Pandemic fatigue has us forgetting the importance of mental health — The pandemic has now lasted for over 9 months. Nine months. Mask-wearing. Social distancing. Quarantining. Fears of unknown and of known. Anxiety every time you cough or sneeze. Is it a cold? Allergies? Is my breath more labored than normal? Is it just anxiety about this deadly virus we know…

I felt like I was about to die… — The crowd was dispersing and fleeing. We were trapped. We were all cramming together, trying to get to the gate that was holding us in place. Tear gas was everywhere. I kept hearing bangs behind me, knowing that more was being deployed. People were scrambling. I could feel my eyes…

And it’s probably hurting you too — Can you imagine living through a pandemic without the internet? Without endless amounts of digital content? Without instant ways to connect with family, friends, and even coworkers? It would suck. It would suck far more than it currently — most certainly — does. But we’re adjusting. We’re doing our best…

Connections I’ve found as I watch the world get slowly locked down — Spring used to be my most devastating time of year. Ironic, right? But as the days grew longer and the sun grew brighter, I retreated. I knew that I should be enjoying that time. I knew that there should be relief. …

We’re living through a pandemic, people! — It’s Day… Whatever of Lockdown. Everywhere around me people are reaching outside of their comfort zones, trying to adjust to the New Normal. Going above and beyond to try and stay healthy and connected during this confusing time. Probably using features and apps in ways you hadn’t ever planned on…

COVID-19 doesn’t have to ruin your dating life. — We’re going through some uncertain times. People are being urged to cancel plans. Businesses are closing. Income streams are being threatened. It can be a lot to handle and take in. The concern for health and containment of the virus is valid and should be taken seriously. Chief among the…

Adjusting your expectations can be the most effective way to unleashing your creativity — I never thought I could draw. I apparently had a knack for music and writing. But as far as I was concerned, all of the visual art genes were given to my sister. She was often coming up with new ideas and new creations. I would watch as she would…

5 questions to ask yourself — There have been two times in my life when I have found myself in relationships where I no longer had any sort of connection to myself. I was able to tell something was wrong, but it was difficult to put a finger on exactly what was happening. More often than…

9. Positive affirmations are crap — It’s been almost exactly 10 years since I first sought treatment for mental illness. In that time, I have been in and out of treatment. In and out of therapy. Off and on medications. Faced some of the darkest parts of myself and life itself. This journey has not let…