Talks

Stars Can’t Shine Without Darkness

After my latest breakdown late last week, I can proudly say that these last few days I have felt better than I have in months. Leading up to my breakdown I had the usual struggles of feeling and thinking that I wasn’t good enough, I’m not valuable and no one actually wanted me around. I’ve […]

Unshakable Fears of Vulnerability

How often do you feel like you have to hide how you really feel? Are you worried or in constant fear that you will be judged if anyone knew how you really felt? That’s how I feel almost everyday.  There is something terrifying about being vulnerable. I have always tried to appear tough and have […]

Struggles of Feeling Accepted

Negativity is the worst habit I have. When it comes to myself- I am the most negative thinker there is. I fully believe that, whoever is reading this, you are loved and you are going to be okay no matter what you are going through. I believe that you will conquer anything life throws your […]

Scared of the Possibility of Being Over-Whelmed

As most people know I am quite an impulsive person. I have always had an easy time going new places or trying new things. I bet it might shock some to hear that I struggle with my anxiety a lot- even though I’m capable of doing so many nerve-racking things. Everyday life and everyday things […]

Absolutely Miserable and a Complete Dud

For the past while I have completely been on edge. Pretty much anything can push me over the edge and I am in total state of annoyance and frustration. I feel so angry, annoyed, fed-up and irritated on a daily basis. I am absolutely miserable and a complete dud to be around. I feel like […]

“Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff.”

For someone who has an anxiety disorder, that is much easier said than done. I have generalized anxiety disorder. With that I struggle with everyday life and everyday things, especially the small stuff.

Last week I went to a drive thru and with much thought and consideration- I decided what I was going to get beforehand.

Getting Personal

I typically try to generalize my posts and not go too far into personal details in hopes more people can relate, but I feel the need to vent and share more personalized struggles.

Last year I made the most difficult decision to leave my job and focus on my mental health. My job was my entire life for years and without it I felt completely lost but I wasn’t okay anymore.

5 Dos and Don’ts of Dealing with Other’s Mental Illness

This is a short but super helpful video to help caregivers and friends or family with how to deal with a loved ones mental illness. I think it’s important for everyone to know these things to help not only the people struggling, but ourselves.

Nominated for CMHA Champion of Mental Health Award

Today has been such an amazing day. I had the honour of being nominated for the CMHA Champion of Mental Health award for my work with Talks With Tandra. Last night I attended the sponsor reception to meet all of the wonderful sponsors for this years event, and all the other amazing nominees. This morning […]

CMHA Mental Health Week

Today is the start of CMHA Mental Health Week. Mental health affects us all. This week let’s focus on all mental health-whether it be good or bad. We need to recognize and celebrate the role of good mental health and how it aids in living the life we want! Even for someone like me, who […]