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At Black Bear, we share informative articles and personal stories about struggling with mental health and substance use disorders.
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August Black Bear Prompt: How Are You Taking Care of Yourself?
August Black Bear Prompt: How Are You Taking Care of Yourself?
August is National Wellness Month
Michele Maize
Jul 31
Black Bear Submission Guidelines—Updated 2024
Black Bear Submission Guidelines—Updated 2024
And becoming a writer with our publication
KiKi Walter
Jan 5, 2023
What Does the Name “Black Bear” Mean?
What Does the Name “Black Bear” Mean?
(And what does it have to do with mental health and addiction?)
KiKi Walter
Dec 23, 2022
Black Bear Is Now Part of the Boost Nomination Program
Black Bear Is Now Part of the Boost Nomination Program
Looking for high-quality personal stories about mental health, addiction, and sobriety
Michele Maize
Feb 1
When burnout becomes your normal
When burnout becomes your normal
Photo by Ben White on Unsplash
Bridget
Aug 17
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When Jealousy Becomes Toxic
When Jealousy Becomes Toxic
Don’t hate others for what they have; be inspired
Thomas Morison
Aug 16
A Surprisingly Common Addiction That No One Talks About
A Surprisingly Common Addiction That No One Talks About
“Friends” and “Sex and the City” saved me in my desperate times
Purbita Chakraborty
Aug 16
How A Cup Of Tea Saved His Life: The Power Of Parental Mental Health
How A Cup Of Tea Saved His Life: The Power Of Parental Mental Health
And the effect this has on their children.
Dawn D
Aug 15
How James Arthur's Song “Train Wreck” Helped with My Anxiety
How James Arthur's Song “Train Wreck” Helped with My Anxiety
I am not completely healed but I am better than I was 2 years ago
Oluwatobi Adebayo
Aug 15
The Agony of Writing
The Agony of Writing
And the effects on our mental health
Strawbridge
Aug 15
Taking Care With Taylor
Taking Care With Taylor
Music that feeds my soul… and my writing.
Ruby Noir 😈
Aug 15
What’s the Root of Narcissism?
What’s the Root of Narcissism?
Let’s get to the bottom of this all-popular label
Joseph Dalton
Aug 14
The Evolution of My Self-Care Through Three Radical Life Changes
The Evolution of My Self-Care Through Three Radical Life Changes
Self-care has never been a selfish act, but it’s more than self-love.
James Lloyd
Aug 14
Taking Care of Business
Taking Care of Business
I’ve learned to prioritize self-care for a busy mind
sea-at-sunrise
Aug 13
Don’t Go Chasing Calories
Don’t Go Chasing Calories
It’s the trap you’ll never see coming
Piddling Piddles
Aug 13
The Fool’s Journey
The Fool’s Journey
Spirituality and Sobriety
AND ALSO…
Aug 13
My Childhood Trauma Limited My Ability to Learn in School and Now I’m Playing Catch-up
My Childhood Trauma Limited My Ability to Learn in School and Now I...
Instead of beating myself up about it, I accept all the parts of me
Carly Newberg
Aug 12
Radical Self-Care
Radical Self-Care
For me, it’s deciding what I want to do with the time I have left
Catherine Oceano
Aug 11
The Importance of Finding Hobbies When Fighting an Addiction
The Importance of Finding Hobbies When Fighting an Addiction
Finding things to do with your time is important when breaking an addiction
Thomas Morison
Aug 11
Write Your Way to Health and Happiness
Write Your Way to Health and Happiness
How writing your own story can improve your life.
Ned Weidner
Aug 11
A Journey Towards Recovery
A Journey Towards Recovery
How Sobriety Is Making Life Worth Living
Brandie Whaley
Aug 10
This Writing Prompt Made Me Realize I Need Help
This Writing Prompt Made Me Realize I Need Help
Following one day that didn’t go as planned
Tara Nicole Szkutnik
Aug 10
The Hidden Weight We Carry: Unpacking Shame
The Hidden Weight We Carry: Unpacking Shame
How Shame Silently Shapes Our Lives
Starting Afresh 65
Aug 9
Acceptance Quiets My Internal Critic
Acceptance Quiets My Internal Critic
How AA principles helped me to set realistic goals
Rev. Dr. Michelle Pederson
Aug 9
Overcoming Hypervigilance from Trauma
Overcoming Hypervigilance from Trauma
Looking for threats around every corner can be exhausting
Nicole Dake
Aug 9
The Four Ways I Maintain My Mental Health
The Four Ways I Maintain My Mental Health
They all point to one thing: following a routine
Becca CO 🌵
Aug 9
ADHD Paralysis Was Ruining My Life
ADHD Paralysis Was Ruining My Life
Here is how I have started to combat it.
Dawn D
Aug 8
My Mother’s Mood Swings Made Our Home an Emotional Minefield
My Mother’s Mood Swings Made Our Home an Emotional Minefield
My dad calmed my brother’s fears with ice cream, but my anxiety was unshakeable
Maisie Archer
Aug 8
Breaking Up With Alcohol
Breaking Up With Alcohol
Showing up for myself when it mattered most
John Clark - The Voice of Courage
Aug 8
Why I Take Antabuse For Alcoholism
Why I Take Antabuse For Alcoholism
And the horrible pain from trying to drink on it
PatrickMeowler
Aug 7
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