In the previous parts to this series, I spoke on physical things you could do as a form of self-care when you don’t really have the energy for proper self-care. In this part, we’re going to talk about the emotional/mental things you can do as an act of self-care. These are all tips and tricks …
My mental health has been a lifelong battle. I can remember as young as 5, self-harming in the form of biting my hand until I couldn’t handle the pain anymore. I did this frequently during times of stress. Looking back now, it is really heartbreaking to realize I struggled as much as I did, even …
I have frequently been told “I WANT to take care of my personal health and spend time pampering myself, but depression gets in the way.” Believe me – I am the FIRST person to understand this statement. When that dark wave starts to cloud over your head, everything feels impossible. Simple things like brushing your …
If you’ve read my “About” page, then you know that the beginning of SGSC was not your typical “beginning of business” story. I didn’t have some epiphany one day about opening a self care business. It was never my “dream”, in fact nowhere close. Despite all of that, Sad Girl is here – And im …
Things I Learned in 2022 Man, it’s 2023 already? I feel like it was last month that we were being told of this new virus spreading quickly. We were being told to isolate ourselves in our homes, and avoid going to work. 2020 was quite a year, and I thought I couldn’t learn any more …
Throughout my life, I always thought emotional health and mental health were the same thing, but they are two completely different concepts. They are often used interchangeably in the media, and no one really bothers to learn the difference. I want to discuss some of the differences in today’s post. The Webster definition of Mental …
If you’ve made it to this page, you’re probably feeling a little lost, confused, maybe even angry and bitter. That’s okay. I’ve been where you’re sitting right now, In fact, I still play musical chairs with the spot you’re in right this very moment. First, Let me start off by saying, healing isn’t this mystical …
Walking out the door of my 6th grade hallway, when all of the sudden all of the air left my lungs. You know the feeling when the wind gets knocked out of you? It was like that but I hadn’t been hit. As I struggled to catch my breath, a sharp pain hit my chest, …
Infidelity is abundant in our society. There are 277 divorces per hour in the United States, and even more non-married couples split every day. What are the causes of these separations? Well, infidelity, makes up for 40% of all divorces in this country. Cheating has become such a normal behavior, so much so that we …
“My Tummy Hurts” was a phrase that I uttered on a regular basis growing up. To the point where my family started thinking I was just making excuses for not wanting to do things – go to school, go to church, clean my room, etc. In fact, I was told I was lazy and making …
Looking at the statistics, it appears that mental illness presents itself far more in woman than it does men, yet men die by suicide at a higher rate than women. If woman are diagnosed at a much higher rate than men, why do so many men take their life? When you think of society’s idea …
When you have a thought, how often do you believe that thought as fact? Think about it, even if you eventually convince yourself that it is not fact, how often do you think, even for a second, that it is? Here’s some knowledge from my therapist: (backed by evidence based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, …
When you think about anxiety, what comes to mind? Most people think of dramatic panic attacks, extreme fearfulness, and uncontrolled breathing. These can all be symptoms of anxiety, but what other hidden symptoms are there? If your idea of anxiety is simply “being fearful or afraid”, keep reading because what you learn may surprise you. …
