• Daily Prompt

    My Source of Solace

    Explore the complexities of living with mental health issues like BPD and PTSD in this candid blog post. Dive into the challenges of desiring a long life while dealing with the daily struggles of neurodivergence and mental health, and discover the coping mechanisms and thoughts that shape the author's life experience.

  • Journal Entry

    No Rest For The Wicked

    In this deeply personal blog post, the author shares a candid reflection on their mental health struggles, feelings of hopelessness, and the challenges of finding joy and purpose. It's a raw account of coping with depression, unsuccessful attempts at finding happiness, and the small comforts that keep them going.

  • Therapy

    Understanding TRAPs and TRAC(k)s: Tools for Empowerment in DBT/CBT

    Explore the transformative tools of TRAPs and TRAC(k)s in cognitive-behavioral and dialectical behavior therapy. Uncover how Trigger, Response, and Avoidance Patterns (TRAPs) help dissect emotional reactions, while Trigger, Response, and Alternative Coping (TRAC) provide healthier strategies. Embrace these concepts for enhanced emotional well-being, personal growth, and resilience on your therapeutic journey.

  • Journal Entry - Therapy

    Today I’m having trouble with… PEOPLE

    For the most part, I really enjoy the treatment program that I’m in. I feel that CBT & DBT really resonate with me. Not only does it make logical sense, but it’s very relaxed and forgiving. I really think that had it been strict and regimented, I would be in opposition to it the whole time. Everything that I’ve learned through treatment has proven useful in a lot of ways. Not only with addiction recovery, but depression, anxiety, mood stabilization, dealing with stressors, and more. Today, however… Today has been difficult. I left the house feeling annoyed today. I don’t…

  • Journal Entry

    I can’t stop it.

        I just remembered how on Monday night, or Tuesday morning I got so upset I swallowed 4 gulps of pills. An entire handful. I had to take four swigs of water to get them all down. Then, I laid down and waited and fear sank in and I tired to up-chuck them. That didn’t work. So, I just went back to sleep. Woke up about an hour later to this ungodly ringing in my ears. Realized it was a sign of the end coming, so I went back to sleep so I wouldn’t have to be awake for the…