First and foremost, we applaud any individual who decides to end their relationship with an abuser. We know and understand it wasn’t easy, but you made it out….the question now is: What do you do NOW… Keeping yourself safe from your abuser is just as important after you’ve left as before. To protect yourself, youContinue reading “So You Left: Now What??? | Surviving Abuse”
Category Archives: Personal Wellness
How to Boost Your Self-Esteem
Low Self-Esteem: How Does It Happen? A person can create his own low self-esteem cycle, or events that occur can bring it on. The former happens when you judge yourself harshly, telling yourself that you are worthless. As for the latter, dealing with a stressful situation such as a disability or a loss of aContinue reading “How to Boost Your Self-Esteem”
11 Lifestyle Changes That Can Ease Depression
If you are struggling with depression, it can feel as if you’re at the mercy of depression’s ups and downs. But in fact there are many small, simple things you can do to help turn depression around and keep it in check. “Depression isn’t static,” says Louis Weigele, LCSW, vice president of the Ohio Chapter ofContinue reading “11 Lifestyle Changes That Can Ease Depression”
Suicide, Depression, and Mental Illness: Celebrities Aren’t Immune
The 15-year-old daughter of pop legend Michael Jackson was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital on June 5th after an apparent suicide attempt. Her mother, Debbie Rowe, told Entertainment Tonight that Paris had cuts on her wrists. While it’s too early to speculate exactly what led to Paris’ possible suicide attempt, she did show someContinue reading “Suicide, Depression, and Mental Illness: Celebrities Aren’t Immune”
Robin Williams: The Unforeseen Tragedy
With the recent passing of Actor/Comedian Robin Williams, many questions have been asked as to the reason why. Why didn’t he get help? Why didn’t someone recognize what was going on in his life? Why did this happen? And, the list goes on… Like many suicides, the signs were not recognized and it isContinue reading “Robin Williams: The Unforeseen Tragedy”
Spotting the Signs of a Depressive Episode!
Learning to spot your depression symptoms can help you prevent a downward spiral. Here’s how to get more in tune with yourself. With many conditions or illnesses, you know when you’re feeling sick. You start experiencing pain or discomfort, burn with fever, or just ache all over. But when you have a mental illness likeContinue reading “Spotting the Signs of a Depressive Episode!”
7 Best and Worst Things to Say to Someone With Depression
Life is full of ups and downs, and it’s only natural to go through rough periods when you need some cheering up. But depression is more than feeling a little blue, and people struggling with depression need the right kind of loving support. That’s why it helps to know what to say — and whatContinue reading “7 Best and Worst Things to Say to Someone With Depression”
How to Boost Your Self-Image
Major depression causes an overwhelming sadness, and it can change how you feel about yourself, often leading to low self-esteem and a negative self-image. During depression, you may look in the mirror and have a hard time finding anything to feel positive about. “How a person views themselves can tip from a ‘glass half-full’ toContinue reading “How to Boost Your Self-Image”
Need to Free Your Mind? If Only For a Moment…
Today. Just for a moment; wouldn’t it be awesome if you could free your mind from the stress and worry of living? Are you stressed or unhappy? Do you need to calm down? Training your mind to relax can help you feel rested and prepared at any time, and is easy to do. When youContinue reading “Need to Free Your Mind? If Only For a Moment…”
Stop Trying to Be Perfect and Just Be Happy
Perfection is impossible, yet many people still spend time and energy trying to attain it and ultimately are living unhappy, unproductive lives News Flash: NO ONE IS PERFECT!!! The quest for perfection is exhausting and unrelenting, but as hard as we try, we can’t turn off the tapes that fill our heads with messages likeContinue reading “Stop Trying to Be Perfect and Just Be Happy”
Precious Life Suicide Prevention 