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How social is social media?

It seems like you are not someone unless you are on some form of social media. And it is like a new platform is developed every year. Facebook (or Meta), Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, and I am sure there are many more. How many times have you heard comments and commercials like “you can easily find us on Facebook at…” or “come interact with your favorite star on Instagram!” The internet seems to become the place to find your favorites. But how social is social media? Social Media on My Mental Health As many know I am finishing up my …

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What it all looks like

They are laughing, smiling, dancing around, but did you know they are fighting depression? Maybe they are sitting in the corner, quiet and reserved. Are you aware they are fighting anxiety? Mental health has a stigma in the world that a depressed person is always withdrawn and sad. That a person who has anxiety is always nervous and fidgety. We don’t always look and act like that. I look happy Over the last few weeks, I have laughed with friends and sang my heart out to rock music. I enjoyed some time with my friends and neighbors at a barbeque …

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Offering a Little Animal Support

We have all had those times in our lives that are in need of a hug or just an act of comfort. Maybe we are in the middle of grieving the loss of a loved one. It could be the stress of the job or school. But to have someone sit with you and just offer the chance to comfort without saying a word, can be enormous. Yes, our friends and family could be that one to offer the comfort, but then talking is involved. I realized recently that there is something better, my pets. Doggie Love I have 2 …

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Do We Naturally Think Negative

“I am not strong enough to handle that.” “Why can’t I do anything right.” “That is too difficult.” Do these statements sound familiar? I can guarantee that either you have said some or you have heard people say them to you. Ever wonder why it is so easy for us to say statements like these? That go to the negative instead of looking for positive. Everything looking dark and grey instead of bright and beautiful. Maybe because we, as humans, are hardwired to focus on negatives first. How to change negative thinking Negativity for survival Think about the caveman coming …

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It is about time to love me.

I bet you have heard at least one of these statements. “Do whatever is best for you.” “You need to care about others as much as you care about yourself.” “Don’t just think about yourself. Think about others.” “Make yourself a priority.” Confused? Yeah, I was too for a while. I grew up focused on making sure my family and friends were always taken care of. Their happiness was my priority for most of my life. It became a part of my mindset that I do not need, want, and care for anything for myself because they need to be …

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My brain won’t let me.

I was talking to my son a few days ago about how I wish he would listen to me better. Like when I tell him to do something, it is usually because it is teaching him something, keeping him safe, or guiding him to be respectful. I explained to him that lately it seemed he was more interested in doing what he wanted and would try to find a way to get what he wants done with or without doing what I asked. His response…”Mom, I’m trying to do what you say. But my brain won’t let me. It is …

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Do you have thoughts in the dark?

Have you ever had one of those days when it feels like nothing is going right? Almost as if the world is against you? Maybe you are missing someone that has meant the world to you, and you cannot be with them? Those can be some of the hardest days to get through. Where you begin to wonder why you are having to feel this way. Wondering why you are having to go through this. It is those dark days that can lead you into dark thoughts. Scared Most of us have had those times in our lives that begin …

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How to talk to someone

We all have those times when a friend has just gone through a hard time in life. You stand there wanting to comfort them. But you don’t know quite what to say. You want to show you care. But you don’t want to be the one to bring up a bad time for them. It just seems like there is so much said and so much not to say. To say or not to say I talked about how I had recently lost my dad to cancer and when I returned home and to work, I could tell how so …

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Kinds of Support We All Need

“You know you can always talk to me.” “I am here if you need me.” These are some common phrases from a few good friends of mine. I know they mean well. But I have a problem…I look for ways to not go to them. “I don’t want to bother them.” Or “they are busy with their own family or drama, I can’t add to that.” This leaves me with a small number of people I do feel comfortable talking to. My support system. And it is getting smaller these days. The Need We all need a support system to …

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We are all strong

When you hear the words strong and strength, you are probably picturing people that can lift weights. Strength is not always visible. Being strong is not always about a physical act. I know because every one of you reading this is strong. Strength is waking up in the morning and getting out of bed. A sign of strength is stepping foot out of your home and into the daylight. Being strong is making it through the last 24 hours and the 24 hours before. Strength is giving a friend a hug when they need one, even though you want to …