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buddie19, Calgary AB I didn’t learn how destructive the self destruction was until more trauma. My brother had a lot of history with trauma. From abuse when he was a kid to a broken back from a fall while framing a roof. All these things drove him to substance abuse. He was never able to…

buddie19, Calgary AB It’s taken years, and years of practice to change my thinking. It was a perpetual, harsh climate inside my head where I could rarely do anything right. It went well beyond being a perfectionist. It was aggressive, hurtful internal behaviour that never gave myself a brake, kept reminding me of how bad…

The season has had me feeling a bit sad, and feeling especially disconnected from my son who has been having a tough year. Trying to get him to talk is like pulling teeth, and seems to make him withdraw even more. Today we were driving to a holiday get together and I suggested he play…

Vancouver How is everyone dealing with everything in the world right now. I’m constantly worried and freaking out about my business, the economy and what is going to happen next politically. Everything in the news freaks me out, Trump and Canada rhetoric on tariffs, how will that affect my already declining business. Foreign affairs etc.…

I used to drive over this bridge every day on the way to work and dream about driving over it  Getting fired saved my life

Sometimes I wonder if I’ll ever sleep. My anxiety gets the best of me, constantly over thinking of every situation in my life.I ruminate on every stupid fucking thing. Constantly stressing myself out. I can’t get out of my head. Did I Make the right decision, did I please everyone, how are they going to…

I understand not being able to do this anymore. And being gone is happiness. Unfortunately as a people pleaser you know that would hurt others. So you continue to suffer in silence. Having no one who has time to be there for you. Keep hanging on.

It does not seem to matter. The roller coaster never seems to stop. I’m high and I’m low all within hours, sometimes minutes. Every feeling seems to be dependant on my last interaction. If it was good, I’m good, it it was bad, I’m depressed and scared of the next outcome. Constantly worrying about how…

Loving someone who struggles with mental health.Since becoming a mom, I have actively worked to create space for wellness and truth. My 17-year old son has been raised in a home where we talk about checking in, acknowledging our feelings, being honest about the ugly stuff. And yet, this past year all the pressures of…

I have fought anxiety and depression most of my adult life, you might say it’s perpetual. I have great friends and family. I wouldn’t blame any of them for my behavior or problems. I had a really good childhood, my parents took care of us, gave us what we needed and wanted. My best memories…