I thought my absence from this blog reflected having more pressing things to attend to (with school and work being back in full swing) but I realized this afternoon that it might be a reflection of the larger trend of not prioritizing my own recovery or self-care. With school once again providing a competitive atmosphere [...]
Author: Jill
fever
The heat of battle fought alone on allied ground - fever of the mind.
10 Free Mental Health Apps
With the power of technology and connection these days we really have the ability to make or break habits in the palm of our hands. Taking responsibility for my social media usage and the kind of content I engage with has been really beneficial in my recovery journey. Battling mental illness can be nothing short [...]
Readiness for Change – Friend vs Foe
Most of my blog now focuses on sharing skills (amongst personal anecdotes) about healing from mental illness. However, a big part of my life was spent NOT in active recovery and I know there are many out there in the same boat. Recovering from an eating disorder is a difficult thing. Our motivation to get [...]
I'm feeling challenged right now. There's some sort of September Stress nipping at my heels. A stone in the pit of my stomach as a nagging reminder of of how this time of year typically goes. That queasy nightmare feeling. If I went from four stressors in the summer I must be at 44 by [...]
Working On Us Week 14 – Boundaries
I unfortunately completely forgot to respond to last week's mental health prompt with travelling and starting back to school and work but I'm back! Here's the original prompt if you would like to participate. "Boundaries are the distance at which I can love me and you simultaneously". - Mike Foster 1. How would you describe [...]
Remember Your WHY – Coping with Triggers in Eating Disorder Recovery
In most eating disorder recovery groups I've attended the inevitable debate about how to deal with triggering information always comes up. Some people believe there's no point in censoring what patients share because triggers are (truthfully) unavoidable. Others believe that creating the safest space possible is important for navigating early recovery. Personally, I think I [...]
How to Talk About Suicide — Mental Health Awareness Project
For Suicide Awareness Month, I thought I’d share what I learned having been taught elementary intervention for those contemplating suicide. Being trained to be a suicide alert helper showed me how to navigate a serious subject with candor.Here are a few important take-aways. 1. Know Your ResourcesAnyone has the ability to be a helper… via How [...]
Free From Shame
Here's something I wrote for Libero Magazine. Let me tell you, putting "my story" into (fewer than 1,000) words was difficult, but something I couldn't even consider doing a year ago. As hard as its been to get to where I am and as confusing as it is to think about it all, I'm generally [...]
keeper of the keys
It's a difficult thing to do - to take responsibility for your future without shaming yourself for your past. It's not easy to welcome what I know now without turning around and feeling guilty for not seeing before. It's been hard for me to grasp that moving forward doesn't in any way invalidate where I [...]
