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How Anger Reveals Deeper Feelings
I get angry very easily. I’ll admit it. It doesn’t take much — a tone of voice, a dismissive comment, a small criticism — and suddenly, I can feel it bubbling up inside…
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The Hidden Struggles of High-Functioning Individuals
Being labeled a “high-functioning” person has been rather misleading. On the surface, it sounds like it’s something to praised. Like someone is recognizing my ability to get things done, handle my responsibilities, appear “fine” despite…
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The Process of Self-Acceptance: Flaws and Strengths
There are so many things that I’m learning to accept about myself. I went so long ignoring my authenticity because it didn’t quite fit the vision I saw in others. For most of my life,…
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How Depression Warps Your Sense of Time
Depression has a really strange way of warping time. When I’m in the middle of it, the days feel long and heavy, like I’m dragging myself around through the mud. Everything feels so…
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Understanding the Cycle of Self-Doubt
Lately, I’ve been feeling really alone. And it’s not just the kind of loneliness that comes from being by yourself—it’s the kind that happens inside my own head. I’ve been disconnected from the people I…
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Music as Therapy: Finding Comfort in Sound
Music is a vital part of life, serving as a companion through tough and joyous times. It offers an emotional escape and motivation, helping to regulate feelings for those who are neurodivergent. From…
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How a Comfort Box Can Enhance Your Mental Well-being
The author is inspired to create a comfort box, an emergency kit filled with items that evoke warmth and reassurance during tough times. Key contents include a book, journal, photo albums, fidget tool,…
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Embracing Quirky Habits and Superstitions
I have a lot of quirky habits and superstitions. Some of them are small, some are a little strange, but all of them feel meaningful to me. One of my earliest habits I started…
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Understanding the Invisible Labor of Anxiety
People usually assume that I’m calm, cool, and collected, but that’s only because I hide what I’m really feeling underneath. Some might say to me, “You seem fine,” or “You’re handling it so well.” And…
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How ADHD Affects Decision-Making
Sometimes I stand in front of the fridge for what feels like forever, starting at food I could easily make but can’t seem to choose. And when I have a hard time deciding what…
