If you’ve struggled with your mental health, you’re not alone. Almost half of American adults will experience a mental health issue in their lifetimes. I love talking candidly about my struggles with anxiety and depression and sharing the light I’ve found along the journey.
Social media has become a huge part of our daily lives. For some of us, our phone screens are the first thing we see in the morning and the last thing we see before we fall asleep at night. There are lots of benefits to social media, but it can be detrimental to our happiness and mental health if we aren’t using it mindfully. Self-care has become a huge buzzword in so many other aspects of our lives. But your […]
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Less than ten years ago, talking about mental health was still extremely taboo. Thankfully, things have improved drastically. However, there are still some things we don’t like to talk about. Society accepts a romanticized and idealized version of mental illness. But anxiety is about so much more than just feeling nervous sometimes. There are so many uncomfortable anxiety symptoms that no one wants to talk about. But that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t talk about them and bring awareness to […]
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This post was originally published on Display Rules as part of their Our Stories project. I’m so thankful to Jenn and the Display Rules team for encouraging me to write about my experience and for gifting me this gorgeous tee from their collection. If you’d like to learn more about their incredible work or shop their other mental health inspired designs, click here. My High Functioning Anxiety Story The Early Years Hi, my name is Julianne, and I had my […]
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The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman has almost become household knowledge. Even people with minimal knowledge of psychology could probably list Chapman’s 5 categories – physical touch, acts of service, gifts, quality time, and words of affirmation (if you’re not familiar with the love languages or these categories, it might be helpful to take Chapman’s original post here before you keep reading). The test and resources make it easier to understand the way you like to give and receive […]
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Deciding that you want to get help can be difficult. But the process of actually attending therapy and getting that help you need should be easy… Right? Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Discovering the method of therapy that works best for you is normally filled with lots of trial, error, and frustration. I’ve been in and out of multiple therapist’s offices in the past few years, searching for the right fit. I was in the market for a new […]
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You don’t have to wait until things are falling apart to call me”, I can remember my therapist saying. I was in my second semester of university, feeling completely overwhelmed by school, anxiety, and growing up. Maybe if I had gone back to therapy when my problems were still small, I could have kept them from snowballing into something much larger. You see, your doctor is there when you have a heart attack. But you would also go to them […]
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The first time I can remember having an anxiety attack I was 8 years old. And ever since then, I’ve been searching through treatments and products for anxiety for that magic cure that would finally bring me peace. Spoiler alert: I haven’t found one. But what I have discovered are dozens of little things I do daily to alleviate stress, find relaxation, and feel a little more grounded in my body, mind, and surroundings. Some of my techniques are a […]
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What do you picture when you think of the word strength? Maybe you see a castle, fortified with high walls. Or maybe a bodybuilder hoisting a huge weight over their head. For most of us, our definition of strength is all about things that are tough, armored, and protected. I always thought of myself as a weak person. I cry at everything, I’m quick to apologize, and I open my heart freely. But I’m not actually weak – I just […]
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Facebook. Instagram. YouTube. Twitter. We aren’t just surrounded by the media – we’re surrounded by social media. When we watch movies, we know that the characters and their perfect lives are fake. When we see real people showcasing their highlights for the world to see, it can be hard to draw that line between impossible and attainable. Comparing our lives and bodies to the images we see on social media can lead to feelings of inadequacy, FOMO, and isolation. Instagram […]
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What were you like as a child? Were you outgoing, rambunctious, and always laughing? Maybe you were more quiet and creative. Maybe you dreamt about being a musician, a writer, a firefighter, or a singing writer who fought fires in their spare time (this was literally what I wanted to be when I grew up). No matter who you were, I think we can all agree on one thing – childhood is a precious time in the human experience. Despite […]
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