Tag: mental health
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Worst to Best Mental Health Fiction Books I Read This Year
To be better prepared for this year’s #GeekDis, a month long discussion on disability representation in pop culture and media, I tried to find and read some fiction books with characters who had depression, anxiety, adhd, or some other kind of experience I could personally relate to. Since everyone has different experiences, it’s hard to… Read more
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Am I Fine at 29?
“Fine.” What an odd word. We use it to note excellent quality (fine china or a fine job), for something very thin or small (fine thread or fine print), the amount you pay for a punishment (paying a fine for speeding), or this little lie we all say as an automatic response to the question,… Read more
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How I Blogged for 7 Years with Depression
On September 9th, 2022 I celebrated 7 years since I launched my first blog! If you’d like to learn some fun history of my blog through the years (including my cringey first graphics!), check out this post. As a part of “GeekDis”, a conversation on disability representation in pop culture hosted each September by Heather of… Read more
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How Disability Representation Affects Our Self Talk & Goals
This September 2021 the wonderful Heather of Just Geeking By has been hosting a month long discussion on disability representation in pop culture called GeekDis (learn more about it here). So far I’ve gotten to be a part of an interview on her website and contribute to a post on Allison Alexander’s site on How… Read more
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8 Therapists, Coaches, & Mental Health Advocates Share Wisdom & Encouragement
I reached out to several therapists, psychologists, coaches, and mental health advocates to ask them if they’d be willing to share some encouragement or a lesson they’ve been reflecting on lately in light of all that’s been going on. During difficult times, it’s important to have sources of wisdom, guidance, hope, and encouragement. I highly… Read more