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
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
When traced back practically all my insecurities come from childhood, I didn't have the strength or confidence to tolerate bullying so it permanently hindered my self esteem. I really struggled with reading and writing when I was younger. At 10 my grade 2 reading buddy was significantly better than me and people would constantly tease
My curiosity led me to look a little deeper into the practice of art therapy and I learned how it can be effectively used to help with anxiety, depression and stress. Art therapy was a foreign concept to me until I started volunteering at senior homes that frequently brought in art therapists to work on
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
