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Dear Insecurity,

You and I have been together a long time. Frankly, I can’t imagine my life without you. The mere thought of not being together is scary and unknown. You may not be healthy for me, but you are, at the very least, familiar. This is the part where I tell you… it’s not me after … Continue reading »
Dear Insecurity,
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Closing your own doors.

“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” Semisonic – Closing Time If you are having a difficult time thinking of a reason to continue, then begin thinking of a reason to start over in the right direction. Some doors may have been closed for you. You didn’t get a vote. You were only … Continue reading »
Closing your own doors.
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When is it no longer healthy?

While in an unhealthy relationship you: • Put one person before the other by neglecting yourself or your partner • Feel pressure to change who you are for the other person • Feel worried when you disagree with the other person • Feel pressure to quit activities you usually/used to enjoy • Pressure the other … Continue reading »
When is it no longer healthy?
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No.

Do you give your time, attention and energy to practically anyone who asks for it? Saying “no”, whatever the request, can make us feel unlovable, guilty, selfish, anxious, uncomfortable and rejected. Many of us have a desire to make everyone happy, even if it is at our own expense. Our need for safety, love and … Continue reading »
No.
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Stigma.

Many people with mental illness face serious challenges in a couple of ways. On one hand, they struggle with the symptoms and problems that result from having the illness. On the other hand, they are challenged by prejudice and discriminating behaviors that result from misconceptions about mental illness. It’s common for people with mental illness … Continue reading »
Stigma.
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Lost.

Are you feeling lost? When you feel lost, you lose your purpose. You begin questioning everything in your life and your place in it. You lose your sense of direction. Without direction, you don’t set goals and without goals, you lose motivation.  Being in this predicament takes a toll on your health and it is … Continue reading »
Lost.
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Honor yourself.

We don’t always honor ourselves in relationships. Whether they are personal or professional connections, we sometimes allow others to dictate our actions or words. If we don’t make a conscious effort, it is easy to end up in a cycle of sacrificing, accommodating and people pleasing. Our hope is to gain is love, attention, respect, … Continue reading »
Honor yourself.
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Self-sabotage.

Self-sabotage is a combination of negative thoughts, feelings and self-defeating behaviors. It is caused by low self-esteem and a lack of self-worth and confidence that create roadblocks in your life. Self-sabotage happens when you are trying to achieve your goals and you come to a standstill with no rational explanation for your behavior. It is … Continue reading »
Self-sabotage.