Mental Health

Do you exhibit the one core trait that defines introversion?

My journey through the numbness, lies, and silent battles of living with depression.

A tool to overcome fear, anger, shame, guilt, and other toxic emotions

On negative self-reflection and the baby steps I’m taking towards self-acceptance

My experience so far on the psych ward…

I attended my first A.A. meeting, and it felt like I took my clothes off in front of a group of strangers

Vritant Kumar’s article about the death of a stranger brought tears to my eyes

Suicidal thinking, survival and sharing your experience

Balancing the borderline of boundaries

It’s easier than guilt

After nearly dying, I stood at the precipice and leaped toward change.

Music can take us places, but the memories aren’t always good

What benzodiazepine PAWS looks like

Ultimately, where I am now is better than where I was

No prompt this month

How songs from the past helped me connect with joy and create a new kind of harmony

It’s not about breakdowns or big crises. Sometimes, the real triggers are quieter, hiding in everyday habits we brush off as “normal.”

You’re not just the anxious type

Just entirely the wrong type

The world would be better if more people made Spider-Man gestures to the nonverbal, Marvel-loving, autistic kid in the lunch line

From loneliness to existential doubt, we’re all quietly battling these challenges, it’s time to break the silence.

When breaking up happens for all the right reasons

Silence isn’t weakness, it’s wisdom.

Comfort amongst cleansers, conditioners, and cotton balls