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.
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Ultimate Gift Guide for Your Loved One with a Mental Illness
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. […]
4 Ways The Sims Helps My Mental Health Tremendously
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.
My Top 10 Favorite Albums I Listen to On My Bad Days
If you don’t know me, music is a huge passion of mine. I’m always listening to it, dancing to it, or making up my own. Plus, my boyfriend makes his own music, so I get to become accustomed to so many new styles and techniques in music. I’ve talked quite a bit about music and particular […]
Relationship Q&A: Loving Someone with a Mental Illness
Even though I write a lot about relationships here on my blog, I am by no means a relationship expert. I’m constantly learning and growing. Plus, I usually only get to talk about things from my perspective. By creating this post, I wanted to gain insight into how my boyfriend sees my mental illnesses. I […]
Growing Up with an Emotionally Unavailable Mom – Part Two
CONTENT WARNING: This post mentions sexual abuse. You’re supposed to be able to go to friends and family for guidance. They’re supposed to help you when times are tough and you need a shoulder to lean on. When you never got that experience in your life, it really messes you up. It creates lasting damage that you’re […]