As essential it is to take breaks and relax, it is just as important to be cautious of boredom. Boredom can push us right off the edge and back into our vicious cycles. You might be thinking to yourselves, how can being bored be a danger to my mental illness. Well, the majority of people with
Maintaining good mental health is important as it aids in our resilience and recovery from the unfortunate events in our lives that we come across. Here are some habits to practice for maintaining good mental health: Sleep: Most of us tend to struggle with sleep and it is completely understandable, however, getting a good night's
How many men suffer from an eating disorder? We often think of females when looking at eating disorders, however, the National Association for Males with Eating Disorders estimates that 25 to 40 percent of people with all eating disorders are males. Men and boys suffer from an eating disorder as much as females do, and
What is rumination: Rumination is the process where you find yourself continuously thinking about the same thoughts, which tend to be sad or dark. Ruminating is like a record that’s stuck and keeps repeating the same lyrics. It’s replaying an argument with a friend in your mind. It’s retracing past mistakes.Rumination can negatively impact your
The holiday season is an exciting and cheerful time for most of us as we spent it with family/ friends making memories by playing games, baking, eating goodies, having parties, and opening gifts. However, for those who suffer from an eating disorder, the holidays become very stressful and anxious as social events and holiday traditions
Just feel, breathe, & meditate. We have our good days and our bad days, our mental health can be unpredictable, as the events in our lives impact our mental health. However, it's important to understand that it's okay to not be okay! We might feel the need to be okay and have a “perfect” day,
