You've been on my mind so much lately. It's only been about a month since you left us. I said it before and have realized how true it is. This has been the most difficult loss I've ever been through. I can't believe how much it still hurts. It still doesn't seem real some days. … Continue reading A letter to my aunt…
Tag: depression
Become Educated: Depression & Anxiety
Depression definition - a group of conditions associated with the elevation or lowering of a person's mood; a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest Symptoms: feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness angry outbursts, irritability, or frustration loss of interest sleep disturbances tiredness, lack of energy reduced appetite or … Continue reading Become Educated: Depression & Anxiety
#RealTalk #MentalHealthAwareness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. If you follow me on social media, you've probably seen at least some of my posts during this time. I've tried to post some fact or inspiration daily. Mental health should not be forced into a closet. It's a real issue and there should be an open conversation about … Continue reading #RealTalk #MentalHealthAwareness
#RealTalk – Mental Health
Photo by Lisa on Pexels.com Mental Health has become a serious issue in our world. It affects so many people either directly or indirectly. According to this website, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., showing a staggering 40 million Americans suffer from the affects of anxiety. I'm one of those … Continue reading #RealTalk – Mental Health
Jump
Do you ever feel like we’re meant for more? More greatness… A better life, a bigger meaning. That there’s more to life than getting up every morning, Working a mundane 9 to 5 job. Where you’re unappreciated and undervalued. Our purpose is more, it should mean more. We’re here to make a difference, to be … Continue reading Jump
Positivity
The world is filled with so much violence. Too much hatred, evil, negativity. Like many people, I don’t know what the right answer is. Better gun laws? Better background screenings? Does any of it really matter? If people want something bad enough, they’ll find a way to get it. Rules don’t stop everyone. My opinion… … Continue reading Positivity
Stop the stigma…
One of my friends - April - shared this beautiful post on Facebook, and it really resonated with me. The post April shared came from Kelsey Christenbury. It's too great of a post not to share with my peeps. This is what depression looks like. It’s avoiding a sink full of dishes like it’s the … Continue reading Stop the stigma…
Not Ashamed
Hello, bloggers! This post is probably one of the realest posts I’ve ever shared with you. I feel it’s important to be honest, to let you know who I am, to share my own story. I’ve always had my share of stress. Most people do. A little over a year ago, I noticed a difference … Continue reading Not Ashamed
Southern Creative Soul ~ Chaos 