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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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??
Before you say “Nah, I don’t believe in that stuff of asking the universe to give you things so, I’ll skip this read”, please hear my story first (even if it’s just to entertain yourself). I hope to give you a different perspective on how this worked for me and hopefully leave you with new… Continue reading 21 Days of Abundance with Deepak Chopra
Disclaimer: I’m not a psychiatric resident or specialist, and Shafa is a psychology STUDENT. The information below only aims to give a brief introduction to these various types of mental disorders and their associated characteristics. We strongly advice you to refrain from using materials on the internet as a tool to self-diagnose. Should you become… Continue reading MOOD DISORDERS AND ANXIETY DISORDERS
