Lonely in a Crowded Room I am linking up at Five Minute Friday During five minute Friday we are given a word prompt and write for 5 minutes. You can read more about how to participate here. This weeks Five Minute Friday Writing Prompt is Lonely You can be in a Crowded room and be feeling lonely even though not physically alone. I am most definitely an introvert, this doesn’t mean I want to be alone. It means I have to find the balance between being social and finding alone time. I want to have friend get togethers , family…
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. The S’s of Mental Health There are a lot of similarities in Chronic invisible illness and mental illness. There is a stigma with both Chronic Invisible Illnesses. In my writing I focus more on mental health than some other chronic invisible illness’s. I have more experience with having dealt with that invisible illness a lot longer than some of my other diagnoses. I see a lot of…
"When it comes to cancer, the focus is often on physical health and treatment options. However, it is equally important to address the mental health needs of cancer patients."
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. LETTER Q Queen of Denial Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Cleopatra the Queen of Denial. First thing I thought of was the Pam Tillis song. “Just call me Cleopatra, everybody, ‘Cause I’m the Queen of Denial.” Denial~ Suppressing or denying your problems Denial may work to a degree but it is not a long term…
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. LETTER M Memories & Maybe Days Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Memories, Its amazing that even things we don’t ‘remember’ The Body Keeps The Score, It holds memory. Embracing the power of “maybe”. Having “Maybe Days” could refer to those moments when we’re unsure of what lies…
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Letter K Knowledge Knowledge is power One of the biggest things I think that will help break the stigma of mental illness is to advocate, spread awareness and education. I think knowing helps breed understanding. There needs to be a lot more understanding. Frequent comments like “You just gotta pull yourself up by your bootstraps” is not helpful to someone struggling. Knowledge about mental health encompasses…
Fight the Fight F= Find Some Fun This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. You might be going through a challenging time. Remember that setbacks and obstacles are a natural part of life, but they don’t define you. Keep pushing forward, stay focused on your goals, and don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it. You’re capable of overcoming…
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Did you know you could be in a crowded room and feel very lonesome? Lonesome in a Crowded Room Feeling alone is very painful. Even more so when you are struggling with the darkness of depression. Even then you really aren’t alone. There are many others in the crowd hiding in a mask. Pretending to be fine. Putting on a smile, Faking it to…
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Trying to figure out a word to use for letter C that relates to the topic of mental health… I put a search in and came up with this list of words. I am going to be focusing on coping skills for this letter. Coping skills are defined as “Coping skills are the tactics that people use to deal with stressful situations.” on the…
This post is part of the April 2024 A-Z Blogging Challenge. For the letter B I am sharing with you some book recommendations related to mental wellness. I am a book lover and spend what time I can reading books. In addition to wanting to use my blog for awareness and advocacy I share about some of the books I read. Disclaimer:This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Here are some book recommendations across various topics related to mental wellbeing: These books cover a…