My Brains Not Broken

JANUARY 22, 2025

When I started My Brain’s Not Broken, I wanted to document my journey living with anxiety and depression. I didn’t understand the number of ways that anxiety and depression impacted me. I was getting better at managing my symptoms, but there was still a lot I didn’t understand.

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My Brains Not Broken

JULY 5, 2022

.” I know that it’s a pretty well-known phrase and this happens to a lot of people, but I wanted to talk about my experience with getting wound up because I think it’s a unique insight into what it’s like to experience anxiety. So today I ask – why is it so much harder to get wound up than to settle down?

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My Brains Not Broken

JUNE 30, 2022

LGB adults are nearly twice as likely as heterosexual adults to experience a substance use disorder. Transgender individuals are almost four times as likely as cisgender individuals to experience a substance use disorder. times more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and substance misuse compared with heterosexual individuals.

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Swhelper

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Both moderate and strenuous exercise alleviate symptoms of anxiety, even when the disorder is chronic, a study led by researchers at the University of Gothenburg shows. View Full Article - Anxiety Effectively Treated with Exercise.

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My Brains Not Broken

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

There are many symptoms for anxiety and anxiety disorders: feelings of panic or doom, shortness of breath, trouble sleeping, a general sense of uneasiness…the list goes on and on. After years of experiencing anxiety, my self-doubt has grown in a major way in recent months. I have a few thoughts.

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My Brains Not Broken

JUNE 13, 2023

According to the Trevor Project’s National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health 2023 : 41% of LGBTQ young people seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year —and young people who are transgender, nonbinary, and/or people of color reported higher rates than their peers. adults is 55.6%

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Bipolar Bandit

MARCH 28, 2024

Having suffered with symptoms of bipolar 2 disorder for over fifteen years, my hope in making this piece for See Change is to give people some understanding of how it feels in the different phases of this complex mental health illness. During the depressive phases of my bipolar disorder I felt like my whole self had completely shut down.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Anxiety is one of the most common mental illness. According to Trevor (2017), anxiety is a normal healthy reaction. BUT, there are things you should never say to someone with anxiety. So, what is anxiety? Anxiety is a feeling of fear, worry and apprehension about what’s to come. 3: Just get over it!

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My Brains Not Broken

MAY 3, 2022

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America is using #BreakTheStigma to have a conversation this month around mental health. ADAA is dedicated to helping those living with anxiety, depression, and co-occurring disorders and their loved ones find treatment, support, and resources. BreakTheStigma.

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Bipolar Bandit

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

The main reason for writing this is to raise awareness about a new group on Instagram called Keto Bipolar Research lead by Julie Fast, a world- renowned pioneer on the bipolar disorder front. guest post she wrote for my blog: Could a LCHF, animal-based diet be an effective treatment for Bipolar Disorder. ) Happy Researching.

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Gateway Foundation

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

However, experiencing uncontrollable worry and fear about… The post What Is Generalized Anxiety Disorder? From daily stressors to significant life events, everyone has things they may worry about in life that trigger feelings of nervousness. appeared first on Gateway.

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Bipolar Bandit

AUGUST 26, 2021

Side Note: Information about Schizoaffective Disorde r. After 13 years of living with schizoaffective disorder, hallucinations are a somewhat normal part of my life. My first visual hallucination was early on in my disorder. S chizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder Q&A. Blog: Not Like the others.

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Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 10, 2025

Photo credit Early support and treatment really does make a difference Anxiety in children has been diagnosed an at increasingly higher rate in the past few years. Age and poverty level affected the likelihood of children receiving treatment for anxiety, depression, or behavior problems. This causes lots of anxiety.

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Bipolar Bandit

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The main groups of mental disorders are: * Anxiety disorders. Eating disorders ex. Mood disorders ex. Personality disorders ex. borderline personality disorder. Psychotic disorders ex. Substance abuse disorders ex. Trauma-related disorders ex. anorexia or bulimia. schizophrenia.

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Nnatasha Tracy

MAY 12, 2022

Gabe has lived with bipolar and anxiety disorders since 2003. Gabe has a harrowing tale of when he was first diagnosed with bipolar disorder. This is an interview you can't miss.

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My Brains Not Broken

AUGUST 17, 2023

After ten years of living with depression and anxiety, there’s still a lot to learn. When I first started experiencing anxiety and depression, there was a lot to learn. Anxiety wasn’t talked about as a disorder, and you needed a good reason to feel anxious. I felt like I was on an island.

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Gateway Foundation

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

While everyone experiences anxiety or stress occasionally, anxiety disorders make it difficult to deal with daily life without persistent feelings of fear or dread. Heroin may seem to offer relief from anxiety… The post Does Anxiety Go Away After Using Heroin? appeared first on Gateway.

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Gateway Foundation

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Often, this can awaken feelings of anxiety. However, if you live with an anxiety disorder, these feelings can be strong enough to interfere with your personal or professional life. Being… The post 5 Ways to Relax When Living With Anxiety appeared first on Gateway.

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Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 31, 2022

People don’t talk about this as much, but it’s important to consider when not to meditate — or how to approach meditation— if you have an anxiety disorder or depression. If you have not meditated regularly, or at all, and you’re in a period of depressed ideation, impulsive mania or torturous anxiety, don’t start now.

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Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 3, 2022

In the past, mental health experts used many terms such as depression, anxiety, and acute stress disorder to refer to a nervous breakdown. The term is no longer used because it has not been recognized as a mental health disorder by the American Psychiatry Association in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–5).

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Relias

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Prevalent comorbidities among those with autism ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism often co-occur. Anxiety Anxiety may be the most common comorbidity for those with autism. Research indicates that up to 84% of autistic individuals also live with anxiety.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

Anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent disorders for Black young adults (ages 18 to 29) in the United States. They found higher levels of anxiety among males, among those experiencing police violence, and among those witnessing community violence. However, there have been few studies of this phenomenon.

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My Brains Not Broken

APRIL 21, 2022

But it wasn’t until it quieted down that I realized just how loud and constant the noise is in my head – and learned, yet again, how anxiety can manifest in people. As someone who experiences anxiety on a daily basis, I forget most people don’t see the world the same way I do.

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My Brains Not Broken

JANUARY 13, 2022

We know about seasonal affective disorder, shorter days and colder nights and all that, but there’s another big reason that I don’t love this time of year. I’ll be honest: winter limits some of my favorite activities and ways that I relieve my anxiety and depression.

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Bipolar Bandit

OCTOBER 31, 2022

I had mental illness episodes of extreme anxiety, depression, mania, and psychosis at different times from 1983-1992. I was finally diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1992 after I faced disciplinary action while a graduate counseling student because I had disabling symptoms of psychosis.

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Social Work Haven

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Do you have a way of coping with anxiety, stress, or depression? Do you use journaling prompts for depression or anxiety? Among many other activities, I enjoy writing the most to help cope with my anxiety and stress. What Do You Write In a Mental Health Journal Here are some journaling ideas for depression, anxiety and stress.

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Gateway Foundation

JULY 25, 2023

Gambling disorder is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. The disorder can damage lives, tear families apart and lead to significant financial losses. The manual provides a standardized set of diagnostic criteria for various mental disorders , including problematic gambling.

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My Brains Not Broken

JULY 25, 2023

A should statement (aka should thinking ) is a psychological term that refers to a pattern of negative thinking that can lead to, or exacerbate, symptoms of mental health disorders. Should is also not the only word that create this strain and anxiety. ” That’s not so bad, right? What Can We Do About It?

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My Brains Not Broken

MAY 23, 2023

When I was first dealing with anxiety and depression, my mental health vocabulary was limited. I wanted to find synonyms for the term trigger , which I’ve found myself using a lot in regards to my anxiety. This article was about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the UK, which wasn’t exactly what I was looking for.

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Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 27, 2021

One 2005 study from Journal of the American Art Therapy Association found that coloring for twenty minutes reduced anxiety in college students. For those dealing with serious mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, addiction or bipolar disorder, remember that coloring is not an alternative to professional help.

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Bipolar Bandit

OCTOBER 25, 2021

This can affix further anxieties to the trip and dampen the overall experience. Although mental illness is a broad term for an array of different disorders, I will be writing about the tips and tools that have helped me personally and, hopefully, can help others too. Traveling does not have to be an exclusively stressful experience.

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My Brains Not Broken

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

While intrusive thoughts are associated with several mental health disorders, they can also be triggered by stress, anxiety or trauma in our lives. In fact, many people who deal with intrusive thoughts aren’t dealing with a mental health disorder, according to experts.

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Swhelper

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Psychoeducation therapy is an effective treatment option for many mental illnesses, such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders as […]. Psychoeducation therapy seeks to assist individuals to understand their ailments and discover how to effectively manage them. View Full Article - What is Family Psychoeducation Therapy?

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Bipolar Bandit

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Living Well With Schizophrenia You Tube How Keto/ Carnivore Healed His Bipoar Dosorder You Tube Chris Palmer Link to Articles Below Ketogenic therapy can put #bipolar disorder in remission, but how does ketosis impact the brain and who responds best? I would love to hear from you about your experiences of dealing with your bipolar disorder.

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Bipolar Bandit

MARCH 28, 2024

Having suffered with symptoms of bipolar 2 disorder for over fifteen years, my hope in making this piece for See Change is to give people some understanding of how it feels in the different phases of this complex mental health illness. During the depressive phases of my bipolar disorder I felt like my whole self had completely shut down.

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Bipolar Bandit

MARCH 28, 2024

Having suffered with symptoms of bipolar 2 disorder for over fifteen years, my hope in making this piece for See Change is to give people some understanding of how it feels in the different phases of this complex mental health illness. During the depressive phases of my bipolar disorder I felt like my whole self had completely shut down.

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Beautiful Voyager

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

A reading list of books to help overthinkers navigate life in an overstimulated world Years ago I created a recommended reading list for anxiety newbies in order to share the books that first helped me on my journey to understanding how stress, anxiety, and overthinking were affecting my life. I recommend you try it. And she was right.

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