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The Therapeutic Power of Cooking for Mental Health
Cooking serves as a therapeutic and creative outlet for the author, especially valuable in managing mental health challenges. The routine of preparing meals fosters emotional regulation and mindfulness. While comfort foods evoke nostalgia,…
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From Anxiety to Action: Embracing Small Victories
When it comes to depression, anxiety, and everything in between, small everyday tasks can seem nearly impossible to achieve. Some of these tasks are incredibly easy for others, but for me, it’s like…
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The Power of Saying No: Prioritizing Your Goals
The author reflects on the struggle of saying "no" due to being a people-pleaser, which led to a lack of personal goals and prolonged depression. After seeking help, they learned to set boundaries,…
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The Evolution of My Coping Mechanisms
The author reflects on evolving coping mechanisms through life, beginning with a stuffed animal named Squidy that provided comfort and sensory relief during childhood. As an adult, they now use vocalization and affirmations…
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Embracing Neurodiversity: My Journey to Self-Understanding
The author reflects on their journey of self-discovery and mental health understanding, feeling trapped and misunderstood due to neurodivergence. After various diagnoses, including ADHD and autism, they gain clarity and validation, enabling them…
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A Late Bloom but Blooming Still
The author reflects on a life feeling lost and misunderstood, battling inner turmoil while masking true feelings. After years of searching for identity and receiving misunderstood diagnoses, they uncover their ADHD, Autism, Bipolar…
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My Ideal Day: A Perfect Day at the Beach
If I could create my perfect day from beginning to end, it would unquestionably be spent at the beach. Preferably on the Amalfi coast in Italy. I’ve never been there before, but it…
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Unmasking Myself: A Poem About Late Autism and ADHD Diagnosis in Women
The post explores the author's journey of self-discovery, revealing struggles with identity while living with autism and ADHD. It reflects on societal expectations, the desire for comfort, and the importance of embracing one’s…
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Untying the Past and Focusing on the Future
The author reflects on their emotional journey, grappling with grief from the losses of friends Mike and Susie. They recall treasured memories while recognizing the importance of letting go of the past. Embracing…
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Breaking Down the Walls: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Rejection to Embrace Meaningful Connections
For years, I built walls to protect myself from pain, but those same walls kept love out. I’ve carried the weight of rejection and self-doubt for so long that it became part of…
