Tag: mental health

You Are Needed Here: Honoring National Suicide Prevention Day

By Kimberly Andrews Today is National Suicide Prevention Day, a reminder that behind every smile, every strong face, every “I’m fine,” there could be someone silently struggling. This day isn’t just a date on the calendar. It’s a call to pause, reflect, and most importantly, to connect. Whether you’ve faced your own battles or supported… Continue reading You Are Needed Here: Honoring National Suicide Prevention Day

September is Suicide Prevention Month: A Personal Reminder to Reach Out

By Kimberly Andrews September is Suicide Prevention Month, and for me, this is more than just a national observance. It’s a reminder that so many of us struggle quietly with pain that others can’t always see. Mental health professionals encourage people to seek help if they need it, but I know firsthand how difficult that… Continue reading September is Suicide Prevention Month: A Personal Reminder to Reach Out

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Bearing the Silent Weight: Mental Illness in a Stigmatizing World

The stigma surrounding mental illness doesn’t just affect our internal battles—it often costs us relationships. I’ve lost friends simply because I was honest about my diagnosis. Their silence spoke louder than words, and it hurt deeply. Here’s my story, and how I continue to face stigma with truth and strength.

The Crushing Weight of Mental Illness: Learning to Cope When Even the Basics Feel Impossible

There’s a side of mental illness that many people don’t talk about enough, the day-to-day paralysis that takes over when you’re struggling with conditions like Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, or Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia). It’s not just about feeling sad or anxious, it’s the overwhelming fatigue, the inability to function,… Continue reading The Crushing Weight of Mental Illness: Learning to Cope When Even the Basics Feel Impossible

Healing the Mind-Body Disconnect

Have you ever felt like your mind is telling you one thing, and your body is saying another? Like you’re mentally pushing forward but physically shutting down or vice versa? That tug-of-war is more common than people realize, and it’s one of the most frustrating parts of struggling with both mental and physical health. When… Continue reading Healing the Mind-Body Disconnect

Finding Myself Under the Mess

Introduction Life sometimes places unexpected burdens on us testing our strength in ways we never imagined. When caring for others or stepping into overwhelming situations like clearing out a loved one’s hoarded home, a condition rooted in a complex mental illness, the physical and emotional toll can be devastating. If you are reading this and… Continue reading Finding Myself Under the Mess

Still Standing: My Ongoing Journey Through the Fog

Each May, during Mental Health Month, I pause to think on the path I’ve traveled. My mental health journey has not been linear. It has been filled with misdiagnoses, invisible struggles, and a quiet strength I never knew I had. For many years, I lived under the label of Bipolar II. In 2022, I received… Continue reading Still Standing: My Ongoing Journey Through the Fog

Pushing Through the Heavy: A Mental Health Reflection During Season of Loss

This past season of life has tested me in ways I never expected. Losing my father-in-law was more than just a loss—it was the beginning of a whirlwind I’m still navigating. Grief has a way of touching everything. It doesn’t just live in your heart; it shows up in your body, your sleep, your energy,… Continue reading Pushing Through the Heavy: A Mental Health Reflection During Season of Loss

When Life Shifts: Navigating Mental Health Through Unexpected Events

Life doesn’t always give us time to prepare. Sometimes, change hits hard and fast—through loss, illness, financial strain, or just an overwhelming pile of “too much.” And when it does, it can shake our mental health to the core. These past few months have been some of the hardest I’ve ever faced. My husband and… Continue reading When Life Shifts: Navigating Mental Health Through Unexpected Events