You might have read that title and assumed this would be a Joel Osteen highlight reel. I can assure you it is not. One of the greatest hurdles to growth in life is choosing to believe you are a victim. This is not to say people have not been victimized by others in the least. … Continue reading Plead Less. Claim More
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When fear dominates
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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Mannequin me
Picture this for a second. You are having a cancer screening. Fun start. You show up to the doctor’s office and sit down. As the doctor begins the screening, you pull out a life size mannequin of yourself. You present it to the doctor and say, “Here you go, proceed with the screening on mannequin … Continue reading Mannequin me
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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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Be anxious for…
My friend showed me a paper that had spoken to him a few years ago. The topic was about four different types of mental strain. They were: 1. A sense of inadequacy 2. A sense of anxiety 3. A sense of fear 4. Comparison with others I have struggled with all of these at some … Continue reading Be anxious for…
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Why change is possible
I was talking to a close friend a few days ago and I asked him this question, “Do you ever feel like everybody else ‘gets it’ and you just don’t?” “All the time.” I was heartbroken to hear that answer. I care about this guy and love him dearly, so obviously I wanted him to … Continue reading Why change is possible
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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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River in the wasteland
My mental health problems left me in the middle of a barren wasteland with no relief and no hope. Any thought of relief at the time was only a mirage, which would soon dissipate. I had no idea where I was or where I should go and I constantly felt defeated. It’s a strange realization … Continue reading River in the wasteland
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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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