how i carry my mental health on my sleeve

You know the expression, “you carry your heart on your sleeve”? Generally I find that people (and the definition on the internet) consider that a bad thing. That wearing your emotions, being sensitive and easily affected emotionally is a bad thing. Well I disagree. I think that to to be connected to your emotions so strongly is good. That if something or someone affects you emotionally, that’s a great thing! It means you’re connected.To yourself, to your heart and your mind, to other people and the world you live in.

#sicknotweak – self care & essential oils

I am a new guest author on a mental health website! This is amazing for me because it means I can help others with mental health and work towards ending stigma on a larger scale.

My first piece for them was a self care article, on how I use essential oils to help me with my depression, anxiety, night terrors and more. I found essential oils to be an incredible help and asset as I navigate my way through every day life and the obstacles my mental health presents.

So, read on, and maybe essential oils can help you too!

A trip to the doctor’s office, and a dose of stigma

Recently I went to the university health services to talk with a doctor about some problems I’ve been having.  The past several weeks I have been struggling with sleep. This is common with me when I have a lot of stress in my life. Right now that includes working full time, trying to find an internship so I can graduate and taking part time classes to finish my English minor. Also fighting for more attention from me are my money problems, my self-esteem, the fact that my social life is in shambles, trying to find a sublet for my apartment, trying to figure out moving in a few months, figuring out when I can do laundry next, if I can afford to groceries next week. The list goes on and on.