Trigger warning: If you struggle with self harm or experience suicidal thoughts, the following post could be potentially triggering, If you are feeling unsafe, you can contact the Crisis Text Line by texting “Start” to 741741. Quickly in my recovery process, my therapist and I discovered a form of kit for when I struggle with …
Recently, I had a student ask me if I decided to get help on my own or if I was forced. I told her that in many ways it was both because It was highly encouraged for me to see a therapist. I did make the decision to get better on my own though. Here …
I recently returned back to college for my fall semester. As many people have mentioned, there has been an overwhelming amount of anxiety surrounding the college environment due to the accommodations needed for the COVID- 19 circumstances. Although there have been many adjustments in our community, the regular stress of college and academic pressure is …
“Will people still love me if I am not broken?” I’ve started to wonder if this is a common question during times of mental health recovery. Throughout my years of recovery, I have asked people in my support system if they would still care about me and pay attention to me when …