It’s one of those days…one of those days where I’m feeling more depressed than I am anxious. Actually, that’s how the past 4 days have been. When I have days like this, it’s often because the anxiety has been building up for so long and my mind & body finally just goes into shut downContinue reading “Depression Days, Altered Plans, & Growth Reflections”
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The Transference Talk
Well…I did it. I spilled my guts to my therapist about my attachment to her, and so many emotions came with it. I was so nervous to tell her. I started to at my appointment last week but couldn’t work up the courage to do so. It felt too shameful and I wasn’t sure howContinue reading “The Transference Talk”
Painful, Professional Boundaries & the Therapeutic Relationship
Sometimes, it is so intense – the longing to see her in-between sessions. I know I can’t. I know it would be unethical, unprofessional, unhealthy, among other things…but it doesn’t change the way I feel. The relationship with my therapist is one of the few where I feel truly comfortable with being myself. It’s oneContinue reading “Painful, Professional Boundaries & the Therapeutic Relationship”
Community Crew//Apparel for Mental Health Awareness
One of the things I’ve really been wanting for this brand is for it to create COMMUNITY. I want for people to see they are NOT alone in their struggles. What better way to do that than with comfy, colorful shirts?! https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-collection-by-lessons-in-the-lone-star/ I’ve decided to setup a little store to sell t-shirts and sweatshirts. AllContinue reading “Community Crew//Apparel for Mental Health Awareness”
Journaling: An Affordable Form of Self-Care
Hello! It’s been awhile. Maybe one day I will FINALLY get consistent with writing. That day is not today, though. I do have some exciting news to share (well, exciting for me at least). I have some super cute journals available for purchase in the Amazon bookstore! All of them are 100 lined pages andContinue reading “Journaling: An Affordable Form of Self-Care”
New Ebook/Self-Care Guide!!!
I am SO excited!!! Why? Because I have a NEW EBOOK available for purchase! “Worth It! A Guide to Helping You Practice Self-Care” is now live! Prioritizing self-care can be a challenge, especially since we live in a world that praises people for going non-stop. I’ve been guilty of not practicing self-care, and it onlyContinue reading “New Ebook/Self-Care Guide!!!”
Another Honest Update
I’ve really been struggling these past few days, more than I have in awhile. I’ve had multiple panic attacks this week and my depression has been severe. I’ve been extremely unproductive this week due to everything feeling so hard. I just don’t have the energy to do anything but at the same time feel tooContinue reading “Another Honest Update”
Drowning in Panic
It’s been awhile since I’ve been on here. I’m sorry, I’ve had a lot going on that I’ll discuss in upcoming posts here soon (I promise!). Right now, I just needed to hop on here and do some vulnerability vomit… It’s been hard. I’m not sure what it is exactly, but I’ve been extra anxiousContinue reading “Drowning in Panic”
Mental Health Journal//EXCITING News!!!
I have some BIG news…I created a journaling guide!!! Journaling has been very therapeutic for me to sort through my thoughts. I highly recommend it for anyone struggling with anxiety or depression. If you’re new to it, it can be difficult to know exactly how to start. That’s why I created this journaling guide! It’sContinue reading “Mental Health Journal//EXCITING News!!!”
Thoughts During S*****e Awareness Month
TRIGGER WARNING: This blog post does address the topics of suicide awareness and struggling with suicidal thoughts. If either of these things are triggering for you, then please close out of this post. None of my posts are ever meant to cause harm. I only want to raise awareness and create community so people canContinue reading “Thoughts During S*****e Awareness Month”
Lessons in the Lone Star 