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It’s heaven-sent that people are awakening to the importance of caring for ourselves, for reaching mental stability the…
You’ve just got an A on that one test you’ve been preparing forever for. Or perhaps you’ve just…
In 2002, Eat, Pray, Love author Elizabeth Gilbert rented a small hut on a remote island in Indonesia…
16-year-old Lynda showed up to a hospital after having thoughts of wrapping a telephone cord around her neck…
Recently, I attended a Mental Health First Aid training course. One of the activities my group completed was…
Happiness is a fickle thing, especially when you want it but don’t know how to approach getting it.…
Abortion is undoubtedly a hot topic in the news, especially following events like the signing of the controversial…
I began succeeding at it. I began writing again, creating things, being my old self. Being the self I’ve wanted to see for a long time. I could get out of bed easier, and stay productive longer. I’m less anxious and more excited about approaching life, about going to school. My social life has flourished and I finally have a chance to start over.
The problem with Misophonia is that nothing is known about it, and no one knows about it.
I want to use what I’ve gone through as a way to help other people who struggle with self-harm and self-harm urges. I especially want to help people who may be considering self-harm realize that it’s not the answer. A self-harm addiction makes your life a living hell and brings pain to those close to you. Yes, you’re in pain, and self-harm might seem like a way to relieve that pain. But do you really want to sell your life away to self-harm? There are more effective ways to deal with your emotions and there is a light at the end of the tunnel. One method that has proved highly effective in the treatment of self-harm is Dialectical Behavior Therapy.