You Are So Much More Than an Illness 

Dealing with mental health challenges can be overwhelming. When symptoms   persist over a sustained period of time, it can gradually feel as though it is   overtaking us. We may even begin to define ourselves by our illness. Defining   ourselves in this way, such as “I’m bipolar”, “I’m depressed, “I’m   schizophrenic”, may seem harmless. It isn’t. All too often, referring to   ourselves this way […]

The People Pleaser

Are you a people pleaser? Do you have trouble saying “no” to requests for help, to attend events, or otherwise do something you really do not want to? Do you feel you have to live up to a certain expectation, such as your familial, professional, or social roles? Many of us were taught growing up we must be kind and […]