The Power of Fidgets
Every few years a new fad sweeps through society and becomes a huge hit with school age kids. Growing up in the late 90’s and early 2000’s, my generation felt the wrath of Pokemon cards, […]
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Author: thecrazycounselor
Saying “I Love You”
Who knew that three little words, eight words, one phrase could mean so much. Saying these words in any context drastically changes the conversational tone. They signify the impact a loved one has on us. […]
Listen to Your Body
Something felt off. I could not tell what it was. My thoughts raced. My chest periodically grew tight. Waking up in the morning, it looked like a tornado swept through my bed. My tossing and […]
A Rough Outline
As a kid, I despised English class. I loathed the idea of being force fed “The Catcher in the Rye” because some school administrator felt it was important for me to do so. Then came […]
It Hurts, But There Is Nothing I Can Do
Few things hurt more than seeing a loved one slowly driving themselves closer to death. For nearly three decades, I witnessed a close family member battling alcoholism. At its worst, he drank a quart of […]
Out of Nowhere
Everyone gets anxiety. Whether it comes in the form of fear or excitement, it is a natural feeling we endure. More often than not, we can identify what brought on those feelings. For some of […]
Facing the Reality
I have long struggled with feelings of worthlessness. Upon examining them, I found it difficult to support those feelings. However, they always lingered. Traumatic events (no matter how out of my control) often reinforced the […]
2020 Vision
Since its inception back in 2017, this blog served two primary purposes: to provide self-care tips and provide a safe space for personal introspection. The latter aligns nicely with this time of year. With the […]
An Unconventional Christmas
I LOVE Christmas. Growing up, my family went all out. My mom decked out the house in small animated figurines, nutcrackers, and stockings galore. The tree stood tall in the corner draped in tinsel, crystal […]
The Truth About Mental Health Recovery
Dealing with a mental illness of any kind truly sucks balls. You can go months or even years without experiencing symptoms, and then, BAM! You are right back in it. As someone who has struggled […]