Can you imagine going the rest of your life without alcohol? The rest of this year? How about this month? Imagine… “Imagine what this means for you. No more hangovers, no more forgotten conversations, no more mystery receipts. Your dinner bills are less than half of what they used to be, you get your Sundays… Continue reading yours, mine & ours: our relationship with alcohol
Tag: coping skills
i craft for my mental health! (and other benefits)
I have a bit of a lighter post today, talking about ways crafting helps my mental health and wellbeing. I’m excited! I use yarn arts (knitting, crocheting, etc.) as my example of a craft, but of course woodworking, painting, DIYing, etc. are equally legitimate. A step in the upward spiral Particularly people with depression and… Continue reading i craft for my mental health! (and other benefits)
8 tips for improving an anxious day
Anxious days feel like the following for me: no motivation can’t do work don’t want to talk to anyone (pls don’t talk to me) do not feel capable of doing things “bored” body calm, tired overthinking instead of doing While I'm a proponent of the occasional Bad Days, I almost always try to improve my… Continue reading 8 tips for improving an anxious day
stop saying my feelings are valid
"Whenever you're feeling down, just know that so many people have it worse than you." "Your feelings, no matter how big or small, are valid. All feelings are valid. Speak your truth." PHEW, am I right?!?!? Which IS IT? Can I care about my botched Starbucks order or not? How about I lost my job… Continue reading stop saying my feelings are valid
what to do when you’re perceived as weak at work
It sucks when your mental illness colors how people see you. Believe me when I say You’re not your mental illness. Recently at work — since disclosing mental health problems, I might add— I feel as if I’ve been treated differently than before. It’s hard to know if this is intentional or not. I find… Continue reading what to do when you’re perceived as weak at work
top workplace struggles of people with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD)
I like to start out OCPD content not with a fun anecdote but with its definition. OCPD is not OCD although they can be easily confused. OCD is an anxiety disorder characterized by obsessions and compulsions. People with OCD are largely aware of their Os and Cs. People with OCPD don’t necessarily have that repetitive… Continue reading top workplace struggles of people with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD)
When it’s all too much, you need to accept some things.
Today we're talking about two types of acceptance: radical and everyday. What's the difference? Everyday acceptance is accepting the reality in front of us. We use everyday acceptance for the annoyances we encounter, such as dropping the half-gallon of milk in the grocery parking lot or getting beer spilled on your butt at a concert.… Continue reading When it’s all too much, you need to accept some things.
Self care is not easy
The concept of self care as a bubble bath has been covered. So has the concept of self care as "not a bubble bath.” In my POV, both are valid. I wanted to do a different spin. Indulge me as I attempt to bring new perspective to this age-old (like 2 years old) idea. Before… Continue reading Self care is not easy
but have you considered emotional distancing?
https://youtu.be/3HOrbQ_W9O0 the sister youtube video I have a coworker who says she gets disproportionately upset when cars drive in the wrong way in the parking lot. Through more than one set of windows, she has unfettered access to these disappointing behaviors. It's me. I'm that coworker. Okay, just kidding, BUT I often feel as she… Continue reading but have you considered emotional distancing?
coping with criticism, esp. when you have OCPD
https://youtu.be/fyInYBFLNPo new video on same topic Having trouble receiving feedback or criticism is a human thing. We want to be praised and validated in our work. However, I am a person living with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD), and for me, receiving feedback is a total blow to my system: I’m down for the count, and… Continue reading coping with criticism, esp. when you have OCPD
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