This category is for coping skills that I have learned to take up. These include music, cats, and journaling.
Dear Readership, I have been attending NAMI Connections groups for about three and a half years now. Most of my time has been in Nevada, but since I have moved up to Idaho, it is the …
My Accomplishments This Semester 55% Finished With My Graduate Program Got a part-time job Overcame a very serious depressive episode, which left me unable to do much for about a month. Enrolled in my fall …
When I have a mental episode their are a few things that just make me feel safe and comfortable. My number one go to is my cat. The feeling of her soft fur makes me …
My anxiety is back and like ten times worse. I don't know how to sit with it so I probable make it worse. I wish someone would help me out and teach me how to …
Today I am super sad, not to mention in a lot of pain.I am lost and scared and don't know what is going to happen next. I feel like I am being dragged around and …
Filling That Void Is Difficult. Have you ever just felt empty inside? No matter what I do I just always just feel empty. I talk to lots of people to try to fill my emptiness but …
Having enjoyed today's run, I think I will relax to some R.E.M. while coming down. Maybe a shower. Thanks for having faith in me guys.
It Is Your Life, Live It. There are a lot of people in your life that you will be envious of their accomplishments as a person. Take pride in everything that you have done in life. …
I ran this morning again. Using this as a new coping skill. 17 is about 2 mins from my fastest but this was a power walk. I didn't like this route for running.
Running Away From My Problems Felt Good. It was mostly just walking but I did pace myself well. One misconception about Cerebral Palsy is that we are all in wheelchairs or can't walk. I am blessed …
People Hurt I am kind of tired of being bullied by everyone in life. I am being bullied by people that are my coworkers, people that I love, people that I hang out with, and even …
The Struggle Is and Always Will Be Real Reading back on my feelings towards my ex-wife, I have decided to dive into my old writings about her and update my thoughts about her. We are now …
Here is a reverse bucket list of things I have done: Ran a successful mental health support chat for a year with 80+ users daily. Been blogging for four …
Secret Pleasures For Tommi! There are some things things in life that I'm embarrassed to talk about, but those things please me. Here are five guilty pleasures of mine. Geocaching - Have you …
Mandolin Is Fun Over the years, I have learned a few more songs on my mandolin. I have decided to dust it off and start playing once more. My fingers hurt typing this blog post, but …