Finding videos on YouTube that discuss mental health is so refreshing.
I don’t know about you but I loooovvvveeeee YouTube.
During my days filled with intense anxiety and depression, the number one thing I turn to is YouTube.
Trying to pinpoint the essentials for managing anxiety can be really overwhelming.
Anyone with anxiety knows how draining it can be. Let’s be real…It can be downright exhausting.
Over the course of my recovery, I’ve become the queen of self-care.
If you’ve been following my blog for any amount of time, you probably know that I’m a big believer in video games helping our mental health.
They help my loneliness when I’m struggling with depression.
They fight my anxiety and give me a sense of calm.
Gift giving can be a fun and exciting time. For many of us, it can be an awesome way for us to express love.
The best gifts are the ones that make others feel special and important. Those suffering from mental illness could use a little extra and as much love as they can get.
If someone you know is struggling with anxiety, depression, etc, here is the ultimate gift guide for your loved one with a mental illness.
For some reason, there is still a huge misconception that video games are bad for you.
They make you violent. You’re irresponsible and lazy if you play them.
For me, that is the complete opposite.
CONTENT WARNING: This post mentions eating disorders, self-harm, and suicide.
For my second book review on my blog, I wanted to read Sad Perfect by Stephanie Elliot. I read so many mixed reviews about, but I wanted to give it a shot. I wanted to form my own opinion based on the content and the portrayal of mental illness.
Sad Perfect is a moving story about Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. It’s informative, yet relatable. It’s heartbreaking, yet hopeful.
I do want to make a trigger warning before continuing with my review. I imagine this book can be incredibly triggering for those struggling with an eating disorder, especially ARFID. There were very descriptive passages of self-harm that triggered me greatly. I had to ground myself before reading on.
So to start my review, I say read this book at your own discretion. If you want to gain insight on less known mental illnesses, please read on.
