I’m Not ‘Selfish’ for Talking About How COVID-19 Is Affecting My Mental Health

The mirror is the muse of many, be it authors, poets, artists, or musicians.

“I’m done. I’m done with COVID … It’s not real anymore.” – Writer and commentator Bari Weiss on “Real Time With Bill Maher.”

One of my favorite quotes of all time from “Adventure Time” is when Princess Bubblegum says “All my jokes are cries for help.”

diaries that were preserved. If Samuel Pepys hadn’t kept his iconic diary, we might not have known as much about the Black Plague in Europe as we do.The reflections of countless other people, both famous and familiar, have provided a chain of human history. Of course, your journey may not prove to be historically relevant to society that’s centuries into the future.Journals and diaries are as varied as the people who keep them.

Life is a party and these party quotes are here to prove it. 

These sisterhood quotes will help you show your sister how much she means to you and how important she is.

If you saw the pillars, you are someone who likes to play it safe. You don’t care too much for risk, and you enjoy staying in your comfort zone. While this can be comforting at times, it can also leave you feeling stagnant.If you saw people, you are an out-of-the-box thinker.

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Check out these inspirational Bob Proctor quotes on hard work and becoming successful!1. “See yourself living in abundance and you will attract it. It works every time with every person.” – Bob Proctor2. “Don’t expect a great day; create one.” – Bob Proctor3. “Be brave enough to start a conversation that matters.” – Bob Proctor4. “The ability to Self-Motivate is a cornerstone of true wealth.” – Bob Proctor5. “People with the best intentions will often give you advice on why you shouldn’t take a risk because of what could happen. While some of what they say may be true, you should never allow them to get their negative anchors into your mind because, like them, you too will begin to sink.

About a year ago, I was coming out of surgery for my Crohn’s disease. At 21, I had made the difficult but necessary decision to remove my entire colon and live with a permanent ostomy. I was hopeful, prepared for battle and so well-supported. Truly, I handled that surgery about as well as possible. I don’t think I cried more than once. My main role, in fact, felt like making sure everyone around me was comfortable with the idea of this surgery. Even as a young kid, I was always complimented on “how well you handle your illness!” and “ You seem so on top of things!” After all, I am a senior college student with 323,987 things to do, a color-coded planner, huge dreams, and a go-getter attitude to take on the world. Most would think I do indeed have my life together. Well, guess what? Sometimes having it all together is overrated. Sometimes neglecting your emotions for the comfort of others isn’t the right thing to do. Sometimes you need to feel without apology.

perfectionism kept me in a tortured, exhausted state. With the help of my therapist, I now have a better understanding of my anxious, perfectionistic tendencies, and I am re-evaluating expectations for myself. Here’s what has helped me.1. Find a support system. I can’t do this alone.

Q: “My daughter has accommodations that let her quietly walk around the classroom, listen to music for focus, and take tests in a separate space. Several parents have complained that these accommodations are ‘disruptive’ to their children. The IEP team wants to talk about changing the plan.

who have ADHD? The science, unfortunately, is simply not there. Despite increased and hugely warranted interest, there are no studies that specifically examine menopause in females with ADHD.

1. It’s an invitation.

body language, most people mean facial expressions, gestures, posture, and other signals, like shrugging. It can also be about movement or how much space you put between you and the listener. The more relaxed a person seems, the more likely they are to be genuine and open.

With our ongoing “What Helps Me” series, The Mighty is leaning into what sets us apart from other health sites: We aim to provide real health advice from real people who live it.

The moment I realized I was pregnant, I tried to dial my emotions down. I used the term “cautiously optimistic” because I wanted to make sure that I was not overly attached to my pregnancy in case I would become one in four people who miscarry. I only told a handful of friends and always made sure to include the sentence “We are excited, but I’m only telling people who could support me through a miscarriage right now.” Even knowing the statistics, and my increased likelihood because of my ongoing battle with PCOS and hypothyroidism, I was still excited.

Five-alarm fires are complicated.

“You are not too old and it is not too late.” ~Unknown

The afternoon always understands what the morning never even suspected.Everyone tells a story about themselves inside their own head.Every day. All the time.YOU are telling yourself a story right now.And this story is simply a collection of beliefs that ultimately makes you what you are – it lays the foundation for every action you take or don’t take in life.

“I am an awful wife and a terrible person!”

Entrepreneurs take on the challenge of establishing and growing a business endeavor to achieve financial success.

Before my identity was intrinsically intertwined with my (sometimes visible) invisible illness, I identified first and foremost as a performer and singer. I started at a very young age and it became my dream to perform as my career. Long story short, my dream is in the process of coming true after working hard for many years through university and postgraduate study.

study showed that people with a wandering mind also reported worse psychological well-being. ADVERTISEMENT Therefore, staying focused is essential even when reality feels uncomfortable or painful.

I have come to think of rehabilitation as my job. Maintaining function for me is a full-time effort. From the moment I wake up in the morning until I go to bed at night, every moment of my day is designed around what my body needs.

Parents have a crucial role in helping teens succeed in their academic careers. They can achieve this by guiding and lending their support and having access to information.

Distracted driving has become a serious concern in recent years. It’s estimated that 10% of all fatal accidents are caused by distracted drivers. If you have ever been on the phone while trying to drive, then you know how difficult it can be not to get distracted and lose focus on the road ahead of you. That’s why it is important for everyone who drives (or rides in cars) to make sure they understand what is involved with being a safe driver and avoid distractions when behind the wheel or in their seats instead of riding shotgun. This article will cover some tips to keep yourself from getting distracted behind the wheel.

If you plan on wearing contacts on your wedding day, listen up!

Culture is an important aspect in every society and refers to the norms, languages, religions, likes, and dislikes of the people in a specific region. Western culture, which is also referred to as popular culture, has spread all over the world and impacted many societies and cultures such as Arabic culture.

Art is more than meets the eye.

studies and statistics have indicated that fewer and fewer Americans trust each other as time goes on. In other words, lots more people are cynical now than they were a couple of decades ago. ADVERTISEMENT For many, cynicism is a protective mechanism.

Erik Ossner is one of the coaches that we found this month and we did a little interview with him. He impressed us with his modern approach to wellness coaching. Erik is the founder of Live Breathe Fit where he trains his clients how to reach their body goals, but also, coaches them what kind […]

It’s hard to think rationally when you are not you. People who struggle with depression can often benefit from a mental health survivor toolkit that can help them through a difficult period and make implementing self-care easier. Everyone has a toolkit, even if they don’t realize it — it’s composed of things that can help during a relapse, breakdown or bad day. One thing I believe everyone should have as part of their mental health survival toolkit is a list of important reminders, almost like a letter from your rational, calmer self to the person you become when you’re feeling unwell. Here is what my list looks like: