Tag: Depression
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Pause for thought…
The holiday season is filled with glitter, lights, and well wishes. Yet, there are many who find this time of year difficult. For those caught up in the joy, cheer and celebration, with bellies full, loved ones gathered, and hopeful relaxation looming (OK, I know it’s friggin’ madness”) However, for some thoughts, feelings, and yes…
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Carrying the unseen
There are days when everything feels “off,” when life seems gray and heavy. For those who live with trauma, these moments can arrive like ambushes — a sound, a season, or a smell that drags us back into memories we never asked to revisit. Therapy can teach us how to cope, but coping isn’t erasing.…
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Understanding Mental Health: The Invisible Struggle
The journey through mental health challenges is one that often feels isolating, misunderstood, and deeply personal. It is a path where words often fail, and emotions defy description. The weight of an invisible burden becomes a constant companion, leaving those affected grasping for ways to communicate their pain and longing for connection. Yet, amidst the…
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Snap out of it! Shake it off!
During a very difficult time when I was struggling, someone trying desperately to understand said to me, “tell me how you feel.” We have heard of ‘a penny for your thoughts’, but no amount of money exists for me to accurately explain it to others. That is one of the key frustrations; trying to…
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Changes … and Triggers
For me, sometimes it’s the smell of autumn, shorter days, cooler temperatures; other times it is a certain sound or an image that flashes before me. Anyone who has struggled with mental wellness – depression, anxiety, PTSD– knows all too well that being triggered is part of the ongoing struggle. I am by no means…
Too Many Anchors 