Self-Talk is Hard, Man!
Positive self-talk is a powerful and often underutilized tool that can be used to help people cope with difficult situations, build...
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Marissa Ann
Jul 8, 2023
Guilt & Shame of Bipolar & Borderline Personality Disorder
We seem to always talk about the symptoms of bipolar and borderline personality disorder. We talk of the episodes, the fallout, and how...
Marissa Ann
Jul 4, 2023
Becoming a Diva: Makeup and Clothing
Those that have known me for years know I used to not care about my looks. I get dolled up to go out but other than that it's always...
Marissa Ann
Jun 27, 2023
8 Tips to Being Happy
A quick and easy read on how I maintain my happiness and peace!
Marissa Ann
Jun 25, 2023
4 Tips for Dealing with Mania
A quick overview of what bipolar mania is and how to control it, instead of letting it control you.
Marissa Ann
Jun 13, 2023
My Top 7 Mental Health Fix Movies/TV Shows
It's no secret, with my diagnosis I have plenty of down days for no reason. I have a list of things I do on my bad days to help cheer me...
Marissa Ann
Jun 6, 2023
Unconventional Summer Bucket List Ideas for the Free Spirit
Summer is a time of endless possibilities - a season to let your hair down and embrace new adventures. But for the free spirit,...
Marissa Ann
Jun 3, 2023
An Attitude of Gratitude
"Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance." -Eckhart Tolle Being grateful can be...
Marissa Ann
May 30, 2023
My Greatest Accomplishment: Surviving Mental Illness
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of your greatest accomplishment? Something with your job, facing a fear,...
Marissa Ann
May 23, 2023
3 Tips For Dealing With An Adult Bully
One of the biggest things I’ve struggled with as I’ve gotten older is how some people can be so cruel. You see it on the news, in...
Marissa Ann
May 16, 2023
5 Tips for Talking to Kids About Mental Illness
One of the hardest things about having a handful of mental illness diagnoses is being a mom. You don’t get days off, you have tiny people...
Marissa Ann
May 14, 2023
Mike: Loving BPD
Note from Marissa: Mike wrote the following post about 3 months ago, and I couldn't share it because it hurt my feelings. No one wants to...
Marissa Ann
May 9, 2023
Be a Soft Potato
One quote I’ve seen several times on Facebook and one a good friend quotes to me is “The same water that makes the egg hard, makes the...
Marissa Ann
Apr 18, 2023
Cleaning While Depressed
It’s no secret, the first thing that starts to go when I’m depressed is housework. My body feels like lead, I just want to sleep, and I...
Marissa Ann
Apr 15, 2023
A Letter to my Teenage Self
My childhood was rocky growing up and it came to a head at 14 when I met my father in court and he told the court he figured my mom would...
Marissa Ann
Apr 12, 2023
How to Fight the Right Way
Whether people admit it or not, healthy relationships have some fighting in them. Not all the time of course but there needs to be some...
Marissa Ann
Apr 4, 2023
Protect Your Peace: Block Em!
Unfortunately, social media is something that causes so many issues in life. Here's a few tips to protecting your inner peace!
Marissa Ann
Mar 30, 2023
Missing My First Blog Posts
Missing my first blog posts was a horrible feeling, but here's why...
Marissa Ann
Mar 18, 2023
6 Reasons Why Self-Care is Important
I give ideas on how to self-care but WHY self-care? Here are 6 reasons why to find the time to self-care!
Marissa Ann
Mar 14, 2023
Selling Darcie: When a Fresh Start is Okay
Have you ever considered just moving? That a fresh start would make everything all better? Well here is my take!
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