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.
First, make sure you have your recovery professional’s green light to start exercising again. You’ll also want to make sure you have a plan in place and have someone go with you to exercise.
The simplest way to give care to yourself is to set the intention in your mind before tackling any self-care practice that you are doing it for you.
Those of us who struggle with High-Functioning Disordered Eating have a bad relationship to food, no doubt. However, it is the negative thought patterns and the beliefs about the self that are the real culprits.
I will close with what is the most important point: as a parent, you are the leader. Lead by example with self-love and body positivity.
Weakness and vulnerability may not be viewed as “masculine,” but they are absolutely essential to elevate one’s mind and mental health. Guys, I challenge you to let go, let down your guards, to open up, to be the change.
Eating Disorders suck, but they can be looked at as symptoms of something larger going on and can, therefore, be healed through deep self-exploration, understanding and compassion.
Self-care is important during the holiday season and sometimes self-care means doing things we don’t necessarily want to do in order to make progress.
The eating disorder anxiety I felt on Thanksgiving decreased each year. The pie on the table ultimately became a symbol of my growth and recovery.
Living with Asperger’s is not an easy feat. But I have a message for you all: never let your circumstances define who you are. You can be anything!
If the news of Chester Bennington’s death affected you, it’s okay. Your feelings are valid. Every time a person is lost, the world changes.
Eventually, my new roots became stronger, and I was able to stay firmly planted in my new eating disorder recovery soil. Now I’m thriving.
The best treatment for Complex PTSD is the one that helps you, and a good therapist will share options and help you find the one that fits.
Abuse is in my past, and I intend to leave it there. The present and future are bright because I choose to be with a man who loves and respects me.
Asking for help when you’re struggling with any mental illness is an important and necessary part of the recovery process.
Watching 13 Reasons Why was a healing experience, but this may not be the case for you. This list offers some things to consider before starting the series.
The events of Thirteen Reasons Why can leave you with a lot to think about. These are just some of the things to expect after watching.”
As we go through mental health awareness month, we at Libero Magazine want to bring awareness to high-functioning mental illness.
The topic of eating disorders and food intolerance seems to be coming up more and more with my clients, so I am sure your question will benefit many people!
Despite the eating disorder commanding you to hunker down and deal with everything yourself, know it’s just another one of its many lies.
Borderline Personality Disorder has been a journey; I refuse to let my hope for freedom dimmer. I continue to persevere and get back up after I’ve fallen.
Being closeted doesn’t mean you’re powerless. In this article I share five things to keep in mind if you are quietly queer.
Freedom from Anorexia is knowing I have and will always have a mental illness but recognising I have the power to never allow it to dominate my brain again.
It’s National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (NEDAW) and I wanted to share with you some tips for coping while recovering from an eating disorder.
Just as I came to terms with finding myself and telling others who I am, I came to terms with accepting myself in recovery as well.
Difficulties with alcohol can often coexist with eating disorders. When drinking during the holidays, consider the underlying reasons for the outcome.
If this sounds all too familiar, I have a plan capable of helping us through holiday stress and anxiety. This plan allows me to enjoy the holiday.
There are ways to overcome travel anxiety so you can fully enjoy yourself, which is what the holiday season is all about!
Here are some ideas on how to navigate triggering comments during the holidays in a way capable of honouring your recovery while showing compassion for others at the same time.
Remember, mindful eating is flexible and built in non-judgement. Practice curiosity while eating and find what works best for you.
Breaking through my box thinking is one of the most challenging aspects of my recovery. It is also my access to freedom.