I think I am somewhat of a fear junkie. It's not because I like it. Trust me on that. Rather, I am simply used to it. I have lived life from the baseline of fear for a long time. And no matter how many times I taste freedom, I always seem revert back to the … Continue reading When fear dominates
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Taking your emotional temperature
A pandemic gives you a lot of time to think. A lot of time to feel. And a lot of time to think about what you feel. I am a big “feeler” if you will. I constantly want to be feeling good or at peace. I don’t necessarily think that is wrong. Peace is good. … Continue reading Taking your emotional temperature
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The unpardonable sin
The “What if?” question spins in my mind almost constantly. I would list them out, but I suspect that many of us already have a few that already popped in to mind. For those suffering with OCD however, the “What if?” question becomes a mental death sentence every time it rolls around. So let’s deal … Continue reading The unpardonable sin
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Handling setbacks
Raise your hand if you have never failed anything. If you raised your hand, this blog isn't for you. For the rest of us, dealing with setbacks is one of the toughest aspects of mental health recovery. When things seem to be going well, a setback feels almost inevitable. It's like I am anticipating a … Continue reading Handling setbacks
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It’s time to be Honest
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to deduce that there is a stigma with mental health. I went to school (dropped out and went back) to study child and youth development, and I can figure it out. My question is why? When I was in the stranglehold of OCD, I never really felt shame in … Continue reading It’s time to be Honest
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