MentalWellness: a
Conversation Worth Having
A woman's journey towards healing: anecdotes and resources for depression,
anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain.
About Rachel
I often feel broken and like a complete failure. These are lies though that I am trying to face and replace every day. The reality is, I’m an educator, a dancer, a paralegal, and a writer. I am a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a friend, a cousin, and a granddaughter. I am perfectly imperfect and I am working on understanding myself and why I behave the way that I do. I love to read, take walks in the forest, and savor a full-bodied cup of coffee. Flowers and animals make me smile. I get passionate about conservation and education. And I am surrounded by friends and family who love and support me.
Why Visit MentalWellness: a Conversation Worth Having
My site is a platform dedicated to providing a safe space for people to share their stories and connect with others who are going through similar struggles. I believe that healing is a journey and we are all on different parts of the journey.This website offers a variety of resources, including personal anecdotes, educational materials, and access to professionals. I aim to empower people to take control of their mental health and find the support they need to overcome depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Even if we have mental illness, we can still live a life worth living!
I Can Help You With
Depression
Depression can be a debilitating condition that affects all aspects of your life. There are resources out there to help you manage your symptoms and live your life!
Anxiety
Anxiety can be overwhelming and make it difficult to function day to day. I provide tools and resources to help you manage your anxiety and improve your quality of life.
PTSD
PTSD can be a result of a traumatic experience and can have lasting effects on your mental health. When you have had multiple traumatic events happen, you may be diagnosed with complex PTSD or cPTSD. I offer support and resources to help you cope with your symptoms and move forward.
Chronic Pain
Living with chronic pain can make life even more unbearable. There are strategies to managing pain and I'll share what I've learned.
Self-Care
Taking care of yourself is important for your mental and physical health. I provide tips and resources to help you prioritize self care in your daily life.
Community
Connecting with others who understand what you are going through can be incredibly healing. This website provides some support where you can share your story and connect with others.
ACT Now! Radical Acceptance is well…radical!
A lot of this post is influenced by Arlin Cuncic’s excellent article about radical acceptance on verywellmind and SimplePractice’s article on practical steps of radical acceptance. This is my
Going to Your Happy (safe!) Place
Sometimes the depression creeps back in. Sometimes the anxiety overwhelms and paralyzes me. Sometimes I feel like I am all alone and I have no
ACT Now!
Thought Defusion…huh? “You can’t dwell on those thoughts.” “Stop thinking so negatively.” “Think positive thoughts.” People have told me these things repeatedly over the years.
The “CALM” Exercise
My heart and mind have been in such chaos this week. Just so much pain. It’s hard to see around it, it’s so big. I’ve
ACT now! Exercise Those Psychological Muscles
It’s a rainy day outside and I’m having a bad body day (what I call days that I’m hurting which could be from any number