Author: JustSoMagda

Hi there, I'm Magda Not actually my birth name, but sometimes people fall asleep by the time I get to the -leena part...yes, Magdaleena, and welcome to my world. With my wide range of interests and opinions, I decided to create this blog to display most of my thoughts for the world to indulge. After all, what's the worst that can happen by allowing the world to judge and critic your views, right?! Which brings me to--ANXIETY!!! Being somewhat of an extrovert who suffers from anxiety is probably the most confusing personality triat ever. On the one hand, I have this LOUD, wild and carefree personality to be whoever I want to be and do whatever I want to do (yep, you guessed it, I'm your typical VERY OPINIONATED, FREE-SPIRITED and REBELLIOUS SCORPIO female). But on the other hand, there's the other self that shrinks itself because it worries too much what others think of them, and can't stand the fact that they are misunderstood and just hopes that the world doesn't judge them too harshly for the unconventional ways that they choose to navigate this thing called life. Because, it still makes no sense why everything in life comes with a manual, EXCEPT life itself. The beauty in this though is that anytime I get told "I just don't understand you", I tend not to take it to heart, coz guess what, I don't understand me too!! So why did I choose to create a blog I will have to post my views that will probably leave me with endless sleepless nights worrying about who may be reading them and judging me?? Because I WANT TO (you see, there's that fierce queen who goes after what she wants). Also, you can call it a type of exposure therapy. Speaking of exposure therapy, I'm a passionate about all things mental health related. I eat, live, breath, sleep (you name it) mental health. My passion on this is likely due to the fact that I didn't even know I had any mental illness issues until late in my adulthood because I never grew up hearing about this issues. Where I come from, if anyone acts/feels different from societal norms, you gotta "PRAY ON IT" because that's the devil right there, or his cousin "witchcraft".. YOU GOTTA LOVE AFRICANS! So here, we will be talking on all things mental health related, from relationships, work, beauty and just about your every social life issues and provide my own "life manual" on how I manage to do this thing called life! Do grab yourself a nice cup of tea or wine (we don't judge here) and enjoy living for a moment in my thoughts..
Mental health tips, Speeches of Encouragement

Imposter Syndrome and your Mental Health: Are you a Fraud? (The 5 types of Imposter Syndromes)

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Imposter syndrome, a.k.a Imposter phenomenon/fraud syndrome/perceived fraudulence – an internal psychological experience of belief amongst individuals who, despite objective success, fail to internalise their accomplishments and experience persistent fear of being exposed as a "fraud". These individuals believe that they are not as competent as others perceive them to be and that their accomplishments result… Continue reading Imposter Syndrome and your Mental Health: Are you a Fraud? (The 5 types of Imposter Syndromes)

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Mental Health thoughts, Mental health tips, Speeches of Encouragement

You are never behind in life – A life lesson I learned from grad school

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by Nappy One of the biggest challenges to one's mental health and wellbeing is the opinion and emotions of "I'm behind in life". Most people, including myself, have compared ourselves and our journey to the next guy at one point or another. This doesn't only leave you feeling small and insignificant but will often have… Continue reading You are never behind in life – A life lesson I learned from grad school

Mental Illnesses

Anxiety attacks vs. Panic attacks

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Although most people and often times some licensed therapists interchangeably use the terms anxiety attack and panic attack, they are not the same and don't manifest in the same way. However, should you be experiencing either of the two, they are a sign of extreme mental exhaustion and worth exploring for mental health instability. So… Continue reading Anxiety attacks vs. Panic attacks

Medical talks

LET’S TALK VACCINE

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If there is one conversation ravaging on everyone's lips right now, it's the Covid-19 vaccine. Not only is Covid-19 in itself a controversial topic (I am still trying to comprehend the logic of Covid-19 as a hoax…). But, honestly, let's go there for a quick minute while we're on the topic. So the WHOLE ENTIRE… Continue reading LET’S TALK VACCINE

Mental health stigma, Mental Illnesses

What is Depression?

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Photo by Raphael Brasileiro "It is a coward thing to kill yourself. We all have problems in life but you don't see us going around killing ourselves. You stand and face things. There is no such thing as a problem-free life". This was a statement from someone very close in my life surrounding the subject… Continue reading What is Depression?

Mental health tips, Uncategorized

Dealing with loneliness in COVID Era

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I’m going to admit. When we initially received the Stay-At-Home order, there was a big part of me that was happy because that meant I would have to deal with people less. For someone who seems to have an extroverted personality, I really don’t like being around people (sorry guys, it's not you, it's me)!… Continue reading Dealing with loneliness in COVID Era

Mental health stigma, Mental Health thoughts

Processing Pain and Mental Health

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Photo by Dhivakaran S Goodness, it's been a minute since I've been here. Please forgive me, because like everyone else, I'm still just trying to understand and adjust myself to this "new normal" we are all forced to adapt to. But just because I have not been blogging much about mental health doesn't mean I… Continue reading Processing Pain and Mental Health

Mental health stigma, Mental Illnesses

I am my sister’s keeper: A battle with Bipolar Disorder

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This week, I have an inspiring and moving story from Johanna Iipinge. I’m grateful that she shared her story with me, and even more, willing to share with my readers about her journey caring for a sister with bipolar disorder. When she first told me her story, my heart was filled with sympathy, but at… Continue reading I am my sister’s keeper: A battle with Bipolar Disorder

Mental Health thoughts

DO ALL BLACK LIVES MATTER??

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This is not my usual post on mental health and wellness, but with recent events that have been happening, it's OK to not be in a "mental wellness" state and just want to vent. Besides, venting can be a good mental release too. I'm sure by now we have all witnessed or at least read… Continue reading DO ALL BLACK LIVES MATTER??