Being vulnerable isn't weak or other negative things it's courageous as fu@k to acknowledge your tough thoughts and feelings and it doesn't make you a snowflake it makes you a warrior. Being open about your mental health challenges is a vital part of the recovery journey. https://thoughtcatalog.com/sandy-pace/2021/01/how-to-find-strength-in-your-most-vulnerable-moments/
Happy New Years Everyone
I just want to thank everyone for liking, reading and sharing various things I've posted on my blog My 2021 goal is to try and be more active and possibly create a mental health website this year and continue to advocate for myself and others. I hope everyone has a safe holiday and remember it's... Continue Reading →
A Question For Everyone To Ponder What’s Your 2020 Mental Health Wins
2020 has been what I refer to as the Murphy's Law kind of year because it feels anything that could have happened has, right! With that being said, 2020 has also been a year where positive things happened as well. Especially if you're still doing the best you can with what you have regardless of... Continue Reading →
Tips For Creating Healthy Boundaries
Creating boundaries isn’t easy; a big reason for this is because when creating boundaries, we’re made to feel like we’re the bad guys. But in reality, creating boundaries is incredibly important for developing a healthy relationship with ourselves. Here are a few examples of how Boundaries helps us They help us focus on what’s important […]
How to Deal With Unsolicited ADHD Advice – TotallyADD
How many of you have experienced what I like to call the “Have you tried…” statements, relating to your ADHD? Have you tried… Focusing harder The gym Natural remedies CBD, Cannabis Yoga
How You Can Advocate For Your Mental Health
I remember always having the feeling I had ADHD for a good part of my teenage years. I eventually asked my parents if I could be tested for ADHD because I was tired of feeling overwhelmed all the time. My family’s response was, “you don’t have ADHD; you’re just lazy.” After a while, I did... Continue Reading →
Bell Let’s Talk
Bell Let’s Talk is a wide-reaching, multi-year program designed to break the silence around mental illness and support mental health all across Canada. — Read on letstalk.bell.ca/en/ Bell Let's Talk is an incredibly powerful campaign that kicks stigma where it should be kicked, in the ass! It's super simple better now and January 30th every... Continue Reading →
A Question For Everyone To Ponder What’s Your 2020 Mental Health Wins
2020 has been what I refer to as the Murphy's Law kind of year because it feels anything that could have happened has, right! With that being said, 2020 has also been a year where positive things happened as well. Especially if you're still doing the best you can with what you have regardless of... Continue Reading →
My Mental Health Holiday Tip Favorites
The holidays can be great, but... When you're going through recovery Have a mental illness A toxic family The holiday song there's no place like home for the holidays takes on an entirely new definition. For this reason I've taken a few illustrations with my top holiday tips for helping you have a better holiday... Continue Reading →
My Mental Health Holiday Tip Favorites
The holidays can be great, but... When you're going through recovery Have a mental illness A toxic family The holiday song there's no place like home for the holidays takes on an entirely new definition. For this reason I've taken a few illustrations with my top holiday tips for helping you have a better holiday... Continue Reading →
My Mental Health Holiday Tip Favorites
The holidays can be great, but... When you're going through recovery Have a mental illness A toxic family The holiday song there's no place like home for the holidays takes on an entirely new definition. For this reason I've taken a few illustrations with my top holiday tips for helping you have a better holiday... Continue Reading →
Tips For Creating Healthy Boundaries
Creating boundaries isn't easy; a big reason for this is because when creating boundaries, we're made to feel like we're the bad guys. But in reality, creating boundaries is incredibly important for developing a healthy relationship with ourselves. Here are a few examples of how Boundaries helps us They help us focus on what's important... Continue Reading →
Tips from The Canadian Mental Health Association on Staying Healthy this Winter
As a peer supporter and advocate I think during these trying times it's important to give people helpful and supportive information. The PDF In the post link was created by CMHA Edmonton and it's full simple focused tips for improving your mental and physical health. https://edmonton.cmha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/CMHA-Edmonton-Winter-Mental-Health-Guide-1.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1Jr2w_m_7rcHgLZJQVaa_LAFGB-CIHa1TM8T-Y1tXKsw_tt0efAqqjSZU