“The most important thing is to enjoy your life—to be happy—it's all that matters.” Audrey Hepburn March 20 is the International Day of Happiness. Imagine that!? The day was conceptualized and founded by philanthropist, activist, statesman, and prominent United Nations special advisor Jayme Illien to inspire, mobilize, and advance the global happiness movement. Since 2013, … Continue reading Find Your Happy
Category: Mental Health
I am a WIP on the road to recovery from PTSD.
I also have OCD, and every now and then my Anxiety threatens to overwhelm me.
My mental illnesses do not make me any less human/worthy/awesome than my mentally fit counterparts. I want anyone struggling with their mental health to know it is okay not to be okay. That there is nothing to be ashamed about in asking for help. That in fact there is great strength in the vulnerability, courage and honesty it takes to accept that you need help and to go ahead and ask for it.
Through this category I intend to do everything in my power to destigmatise conversations around mental health because every mind matters.
Guest Post – Project AKILI
Love and Mental Health We have isolated conversations on mental health to when famous people die of suicide and even then, we rush through it and make sure to sweep the topic under the carpet as soon as possible. What has made mental illness such a taboo in our society? Why can’t we have PDV … Continue reading Guest Post – Project AKILI
A Is For Anxiety
One thing I love about the English language is how words can take on multiple meanings depending on the context used. Anxious is an example of such words. It can mean feeling or showing worry, nervousness or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. Or it can also mean very eager or concerned to do … Continue reading A Is For Anxiety
Lwile the Leo 