Anxiety Blobs Living Their Lives
The Anxiety Blob, Sweatpants & Coffee’s lovable mental health mascot, is a way for people with anxiety, depression, or any other mental health issue, to feel less [...]
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Post-Traumatic Growth & Why Game of Thrones Fascinates Us
Warning: contains spoilers for Season 8 Game of Thrones is arguably the most popular television show of all time. With its multitude of characters, story lines, and plot [...]
The Total Weirdness of Depression and Dental Anxiety
Recently, I went in for a routine tooth-cleaning, or what I like to call “my biannual dental shaming.” I had already postponed the appointment twice, so when the [...]
20 Posts About Living With Hypomania
Hypomania, a less severe form of mania that is associated with Bipolar and Bipolar II disorder, is defined by the DSM 5 as: “A distinct period of abnormally and [...]
The Monster in My Corner
CW: child abuse and sexual abuse are mentioned, though not in detail I was diagnosed with PTSD in 2017. When I walked out of the psychiatrist’s office that day, I held the [...]
Opposites Attract: What It’s Like to Have Anxiety Disorder When Your Partner Doesn’t
Here it comes again. Roiling up inside of me, sometimes untriggered, sometimes in response to things like another horrible mass shooting. Anxiety. Crushing my chest and [...]
The Harm of Fixers | 5 Types of Well-Meaning People You Encounter When Suffering
There are people in your life who only like you when you are shiny and happy. They’re there to celebrate your triumphs. They love it when you’re grateful and full of joy. [...]
Children Aren’t Angry, They’re Anxious: 8 Ways to Spot Anxiety in Children
Almost every week, I receive calls from parents seeking therapy for their “angry,” “aggressive,” or “obnoxious” child. My answer is always the same: [...]
17 Relatable Posts About Actually Living with a Mental Illness or Disorder
If you live with a mental health issue, you know the struggle of dealing with an invisible illness. The constant doubt, the guilt, the exhaustion, and frankly, the inability [...]
Sweatpants & Sanity | Is It Anxiety or Paranoia? And Could CBD Oil Help Me?
Learn the differences between anxiety and paranoia, and strategies for coping with both. [...]
