Say that to yourself. Out loud. Then repeat it. I don't mean to sound rude but sometimes this is what we need to do. Now this is my opinion and it may be wrong but I think only 20 percent of mental illnesses are inherent where the person is not in control of the things … Continue reading I cause my mental illness
Tag: mental health
Isolation isn’t all bad
"If you're depressed please don't isolate" The statement above never made sense to me. Someone who is depressed would naturally isolate. In my opinion it's not the isolation which is detrimental, but what you do in isolation. If you're someone who stays in bed, stares the ceiling and overthinks for hours then please do not … Continue reading Isolation isn’t all bad
This post is for YOU
If you've had more sleepless nights then you could count, then this post is for YOU If your mind plays dangerous games with you, this post is for YOU If life has knocked you more times then you could count, this post is for YOU If you have given up on life, this post is … Continue reading This post is for YOU
World Health Day
On World Health Day, I would like to send out prayers and blessings to everyone fighting battles they do not talk about. Please be assured you are definitely not alone. We are in this together and we will fight through. When things seem tough remember how they have been better before and how they can … Continue reading World Health Day
Guess who went to the gym today (after ages)
You guessed it right, it was me! 😉 Literally after 6 months I stepped inside my gym. Finally mustered the courage to do so. All my memories got refreshed instantly. Also, like always, it was not as bad as I had thought in my mind. Check the sky view around 7 am below (nature is … Continue reading Guess who went to the gym today (after ages)
The song that keeps me going
I got a long way to goAnd a long memoryI've been searching for an answerAlways just out of reachBlood on the floorSirens repeatI've been searching for the courageTo face my enemies; When they turn down the lights, I hear my battle symphonyAll the world in front of meIf my armor breaksI'll fuse it back together … Continue reading The song that keeps me going
Self Therapy- Session 1
Starting a new ritual today. Every Wednesday I'll be doing some self reflection of the past week. Some weeks I might have a lot to write about while other weeks not so much. But that is okay. Purpose is to recognize my achievements, acknowledge them and be proud of them. Okay so let's begin ready … Continue reading Self Therapy- Session 1
Starting a job (again)
It has been over 6 months since I had been unemployed. It is like the same cycle happening over and over again. Get a job, start working with excitement and energy soon before depression and anxiety kicks in and lets you know that you cannot function like a normal human being. That you cannot keep … Continue reading Starting a job (again)
Soft reminders pt. 2
Few weeks back I wrote a post on soft reminders. Here are the pointers that I discussed: 1. Depression is a bitch 2. Negative thoughts are clouds 3. Fail forward to success 4. Why me 5. You are not alone 6. I want to get better If you want to read about each in detail, … Continue reading Soft reminders pt. 2
Everyday checklist
When you're depressed you don't feel like doing anything. Anything at all. You just want to stay in bed and go over the same negative thoughts over and over and over again. It takes a lot of effort to push yourself to do even the most basic tasks. The same has been my experience overtime … Continue reading Everyday checklist