I have been wanting to get a tattoo for nearly a decade now. Ever since my grandma passed away in November 2010, I wanted to have her under my skin. As a proud memory of the woman she was; to show the world how much she means to me to this day. I have had several ideas over the years. Still, nothing really stuck, and to be honest with you, I am glad I did not get any of my previous ideas tattooed. But this idea, the one I actually got tattooed ... Read the Post...
The Skills Case
About 17% of all people have used self-harm as a coping mechanism at least once in their lifetime. While some can stop this really dangerous behavior, many struggle with it for years. I started cutting myself when I was around 13 and couldn't stop until last year when I turned 21. I got so used to it that it took me a while to realize that this habit is extremely unhealthy, both physical and psychological. But why do people cut, ... Read the Post...
Routine and Its Benefits
Some people tend to dislike a regular schedule since it often consists of breakfast, work, lunch, work, dinner and that's it. But having a balanced routine can actually support your mental health since it gives you a clear schedule to follow throughout the day or week. In order to develop a balanced routine, you need to understand what your day consists of. Do you have an office job? Or do you have a manual profession? Do you spend a ... Read the Post...
Welcome to the Mental Health Talk!
On average, every third person suffers from mental disorder throughout their life. These include obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or addiction to medication, alcohol, or other drugs. Still, the most common disorders are anxiety and depression. This is, however, just the numbers of reported patients. Many people experience the same symptoms but haven't consulted a doctor or therapist yet. I myself have been in behavioural therapy for the ... Read the Post...