Anxiety is a normal emotion and even healthy in small increments. If it becomes debilitating and prevents you from living your life productively, whether it may be our relationships, social life, and work, here are some tips: 1. Challenge your thoughts Anxious thoughts are intrusive cognitively distorted thoughts that magnify futuristic uncontrollable thoughts of negative […]
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 […]
It is March, and at this point many high school students may have received their University acceptance letters, or may still be awaiting them. Some individuals may have been rejected from certain schools, but nevertheless, are planning on attending university in the coming fall semester. The transition from high school to university can be scary, […]
☟[Don’t want to wait to see ways to help your worries go down? Scroll down to the bullet points if you want to learn ways to alleviate the worry] It is that time of year when you hear back from colleges! Choosing to pursue higher education is a huge achievement. It may seem premature to […]
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 […]
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America over 6 million people struggle with intrusive thoughts in the U.S alone. It’s a common issue but rarely touched on due to the stigma wrapped around it. If you choose to read on, this can be a sensitive topic for some, although I think it’s an […]
With COVID-19 changing almost every aspect of our lives, it may be extremely stressful and anxiety-inducing. For a multitude of reasons, COVID has taken a significant toll on all of us: jobs are lost, we don’t see our friends as often, we feel isolated, we stay inside all day, and for many more reasons. Feelings […]
I may not be the best at socializing, but over the past few years I have definitely improved in my socializing skills. Although we are in pandemic mode being able to communicate has gotten very important. Communication and socializing may not be important so much now, but in this world socializing can open a lot […]
With exams quickly coming, it is common to feel pressured and overwhelmed. However, it is important to be able to manage your stress. Here are some tricks that may help.
As the school year continues, many students including myself find the new adjustments to the learning system is very challenging. School takes up a large chunk of students’ lives and the switch to online school can give rise to higher levels of stress and anxiety. Increased screen time, lack of personal connection and a decreased […]