Coping with Job Loss
Opportunities are around you; choose the ones that pick you up and carry you forward.
Opportunities are around you; choose the ones that pick you up and carry you forward.
There are a number of steps you can take to ensure you’re ready to return to work without putting your mental health at risk.
Coming out as a person who had been living with mental illness helped me not only find my voice but realize I always had one.
As I began to accept that recovering from depression did not mean outgrowing my support system, it became easier to fight.
Say no to fear. Embrace your imperfections, they make you who you are.
It’s important to be patient with yourself and remember even the smallest steps forward add up.
Developing healthy habits can be tough for those of us recovering from disordered eating. When I finally swore off dieting and calorie counting years ago, I felt lost.
If we don’t forgive ourselves, if we continue to lie about how we really feel, we’ll never get over these stumbling blocks life puts out for us.
Developing healthy habits when it comes to time management is very valuable in life. Not only does it help you get things done in a timely manner, it also keeps you from getting overwhelmed and stressed.
On a daily basis, you must look at yourself and take note of those small goals, and also take the time to see if you are acknowledging the accomplishments of the moments prior.
Why is accountability so important in recovery from an eating disorder? Having a system in place to hold you accountable for your behaviors and actions is one of the most important things in recovery because it promotes honesty and progress.
Today, I still struggle with my anxiety, but I embrace myself for who I am. Some days I wake up and my afro hair is sticking out in all directions and I have an oily face, but I love it. I love my funny mornings and enjoy listening to my opinions.
Going to war with my body is never going to make it easier to live in. Every problem I’ve ever had with myself has only been made worse by battling my body.
Taking time for yourself, and giving yourself moments to focus solely on your mental well-being is important as you take steps towards recovery and a happy and healthier you.
Do remember you’re stronger than you think, and eventually the storm will break. Every step forward, no matter how small, is progress.
The end goal is empowerment, not perfection. It’s not so much about reaching the destination quickly as it is about making sure the car is in good working order.
I know that panic attacks are a thing of the past for me. And minor anxiety occasionally is a part of life. I am now living a life of mental peace and it all began with loving my brain, as this is where the problem began. I am now mentally peaceful, panic free, and loving life.
Today, I’m no longer ashamed of who I was, because I am confident in who I am now. This is my story, and I’m adding to it daily. I’m adding to it from now and for always, free of shame.
The easiest way to do this is by recognizing you are prone to falling back into these behaviors and by not letting little slips go unnoticed. You’ve come a long way, no matter where you are on your journey towards recovery.
I ask myself, what could I say to myself as the wise, confident woman I know I can be — speaking to the white-blonde, chubby-cheeked, tie-dye-shirted child I used to be and sometimes still am? My mom always said “be your own best friend.” So here we go…
What is important is that we keep moving forward. If we don’t, we can’t grow. It might be uncomfortable and we might be afraid. But I believe this is only the middle ground before we reach the other side, and we find that the water is cool and refreshing!
Somehow, I rose up out of the ditch I dug myself and found the person I love to be. I found the girl who will never wear a fake smile again.
The transition into becoming was not without pain and struggle. But seeing who I allowed myself to grow into, I do not regret a minute of it. Unconditional self-love is worth it all, and I am deeply in love with this Jenna.
It is not easy to transition into adulthood when you are struggling with depression, and sometimes we really do need to take some time off to focus on our recovery.
“Coming out” as a person who lives with mental illness is not a one-time thing; it’s something I must face over and over again, with different people, in different situations. But there is nothing more liberating than showing myself to the world as the brave and strong, yet fragile and sensitive, being that I am.
In reality, there is no difference between the amount of self-discipline and control needed to stick to intuitive eating and to stick to a diet.
This video explains the steps you need to take in order to safely add exercise back into your recovery and help prevent relapse.
Being small and invisible is no way to live and is by no means an accomplishment. It is our birthright, our purpose, to take up space in this world.
I felt this instant rush of adrenaline, and while running outside I felt an incredible sense of freedom. I was hooked.
I find pieces of myself wedged deep inside of the reservoir of my thoughts–like pieces of broken glass I can put back together to make a new work of art. I can dip my pen in the well of emotion that waits within, and something happens. Seriously, magic happens.
Daily yoga was a regular part of my eating disorder treatment program. It was incorporated in order to provide patients with a mental outlet from the stress and anxieties of recovery.
It’s good to remember where my illness brought me as I gave it too much power. I’ve learned countless lessons from it that change everything I do today. I know I can’t stay stuck on these memories forever, and I know it’s important for me to sometimes sort through old memories.
It is easy to fall into the trap of thinking introspection and self-analysis is the path to mental wellness. It took time for me to learn that my search for purpose and value was fruitless because it was limited to myself.
Face a fear every day. Take one step towards recovery every day. The courageous heart already exists in you to do it. Let it guide you.
I have come to realize Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is not something I am, but something I have…I am neither the years I’ve lived with the disorder nor the amount of time it will take for me to get rid of it.
I am free from the boundaries of the past. I am free to be the beautiful, compassionate, trusting, wise human being I’ve always had hiding inside.