Category: Mental Health
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Discipline Works Differently
Discipline isn’t about perfection. It’s about persistence even if the pace changes. We’re taught that discipline means structure, routine and consistency. Wake up at 5 AM. Stick to your plan. No excuses. Hustle harder. Push through. But for people living with disabilities, whether physical, mental, neurological, or invisible, discipline doesn’t always look like that. And…
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Facing Fear: The Silent Power That Shapes Us
Fear is not the enemy. It’s the compass pointing toward the place your courage is needed most. Fear is a universal emotion. Whether it’s fear of failure, fear of judgment, fear of loss, or even fear of success; everyone feels it at some point. It’s a natural response designed to protect us, to keep us…
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Understanding Your Role
You are never responsible for the actions of others; you are only responsible for you – Miguel Ruiz Supporting someone with mental health challenges can be emotionally draining. It’s important to recognize that while your presence and compassion can make a significant difference, you are not a therapist or a mental health professional (unless, of…
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Mental Health vs. Mental Illness
Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us. — David Richo I recently found out that there is a difference between mental health and mental illness. Mental Well-Being has become more common and open but there’s still some confusion around the terms mental health and mental illness. Although…
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A Journey Through Loss
Grief is the last act of love we can give to those we love. I’ve experienced the loss of my father, Deon, who passed away in 2018, and my grandparents, who passed away in 2021 just a few months apart. My grandparents where my anchor thoughout my disability. Losing them has been incredibly challenging and…
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Perspectives from Schizophrenia
One small crack does not mean that you are broken. It means that you were put to the test and you didn’t fall apart. – Linda Poindexter Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder that typically manifests at any age. The exact cause of schizophrenia is a combination of genetic, biological, and environmental factors. It affects…
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Sleep Matters
“We are such stuff as dreams are made on; and our little life is rounded with a sleep.” – William Shakespeare Sleep is often underestimated and easy to neglect in our busy lives, but yet it is plays a crucial role in maintaining our health and well-being. Beyond just feeling rested, getting enough sleep is…
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Feel like you are on display
“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” Helen Keller For many people with disabilities, being stared at is an all-too-familiar experience. Whether it’s out of curiosity, confusion or even sympathy, these looks can be uncomfortable and sometimes even painful. I have had to endure the stares’ of people with…
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It’s okay for you not to be okay
“It’s healthy to admit you’re not okay. ‘It’s okay not to be okay’ it’s brave. But don’t let it win. Be sad. Have your moment, your day or week. Then do something about it and be happy. ” Jessie J. Living with a disability is a journey filled with unique challenges and triumphs. It’s a…