How to Stop a Panic Attack: 8 Powerful Coping Skills
Panic attacks SUCK. And if you’re trying to figure out how to deal with a panic attack, hi & welcome. If you’ve never had one, consider yourself lucky! Having a panic attack is a full-body experience that makes you feel like everything is collapsing inside and outside of yourself. Sometimes they come out of nowhere, […]
Learning How to Recognize Signs of Gaslighting
If you need to exit this page quickly, click here to open a Google search for “weather.” This will not erase your browser history. Hands up if you’ve heard these phrases before and may not have recognized them as signs of gaslighting. Stop being so sensitive. I never said that. That never happened. Why can’t […]
Why Mental Health Is Important When Living with a Chronic Illness
Living with a chronic illness can be hard. That’s the understatement of the century. Sorry, let’s try that again. Ahem… Having a chronic illness can REALLY suck! Holy shit, does it suck! Obviously, some days are better than others, but the bad days can be really, reeeaaally bad. People who live with chronic illness or […]
Am I Ready for a Baby?
Having a baby is a really big decision. Like, really big. In a lot of ways, you’ll have to put your life on hold by making your little bundle of joy priority #1. In order to raise them and care for them as best as you can, their needs will need to be met before […]
How to Identify Signs of Narcissism
You’ve probably heard of narcissism before. A lot of the time, it’s used to describe someone who is full of themselves and cares way too much about their appearance. And those ideas aren’t totally off-base, actually! But as you’re about to see, signs of narcissism will go further than that. The word ‘narcissism’ actually comes […]
8 Ways to Overcome ‘Working Parent’ Guilt
Being a working parent can feel like a juggling act, and everyday you’re just trying to keep all your elements from crashing to the ground. You probably wish you could spend more time with your family. Maybe you worry constantly that you’re letting them down. You might feel like you’re missing out on important moments, […]
10 Things You Can Say Instead of Ghosting Someone
It can be difficult finding the right thing to say to someone after realizing that they might not be “the thing you are looking for.” Whether it was a potential romantic relationship, or a friend that no longer aligns with your values, expressing your feelings about the relationship can be kind of awkward. Alright, it […]
8 Tips on How to Deal with a Toxic Friend
Ahhh yes, the toxic friend. The one who makes you feel like hanging out with them is a chore. Drama is flying left, right and centre and is always holding you down…”omg did I tell you about Alicia??” No, and ffs you don’t need to. Do you have a friend who tries to control you […]