I grew up a Roman Catholic and the morals and values that faith gave me helped make me who I am today. When someone faces a struggle so big, you can't help but search for reasons as to why this has happened. For my family, our answer was always "God has a plan." I truly [...]
Tag: Tourette Syndrome
Speaking on a Panel!
Tomorrow is a big day! I will be speaking on a panel for the Greater New York State Tourette Syndrome Conference for Educators Day. Although I am no longer a Teen, I will be speaking on a panel for teens with Tourette’s. I have always been outspoken about my illnesses and have wanted to take it [...]
I’m Going To #OCDCON
It's been a while since my last post. I have realized just how much I relied on getting my thoughts and feelings out on here when I was sick last year. Now that I've been doing so well, I haven't had too many thoughts poisoning my brain. I have thrived this summer. I took on [...]
Why I Journal and Helpful Tips
Keeping a journal is a great way to organize your thoughts and evaluate what you are feeling. It is advice that doctors and therapists always give. In the past, when that advice was given I would brush it off. It seemed pointless and like a waste of time. I started writing quite a bit last January and [...]
How to Overcome Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Struggling with anxiety and panic attacks is hard. It has the power to overwhelm you and take over. Everyone experiences different symptoms, but these are some tricks that I've learned throughout my years of treatment and experience with anxiety and panic attacks. I hope they help! Awareness and Acceptance (Mindfulness)This is the newest treatment technique [...]
Everything Happens For A Reason
If there was a way for me to share every detail of my mental health journey, people wouldn’t believe me. They would think I’m exaggerating. I’ve been to countless numbers of doctors in all different states and I’ve been admitted to hospital after hospital which insurance wouldn’t always cover. When I was eight, doctors diagnosed [...]
Look What I Found!
I was spending some free time watching youtube. One of the guys I subscribe to named Alex posted a video back in October announcing a new product for procrastination. I couldn't believe how perfect the timing was after mentioning in my last post my motivation problem. He and his wife Mimi run their own company and he explained [...]
Let’s Catch Up!
Hello! I’m so excited to be back. Oh how I’ve missed writing! This post will be more of an update on what has happened these last few months, so, lets get started. After getting out of Rogers Memorial Hospital for my OCD and Anxiety, I had one week home and then I went right off [...]
Officially on Bloglovin!
It has been a long time guys! After getting out of treatment, it was quite hard to settle back into the real world. I finished my first semester back at school! I don't know how I did it, but I did. I am again back at college for a new semester and [...]
They Story I’ve Been Too Afraid To Mention
In honor of National Suicidal Prevention Week I wanted to share my experience with suicidal thoughts. First I have a short free write and then I have a short poem. I'm going to warn you that these posts aren't as Chipper as my usual ones. This is to bring awareness and to let others know [...]
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