One interesting thing about therapy is that most of the time, the answers come from ourselves. This highlights how much therapists can only guide us, and provide one size fits all quick fix solutions that will heal mental health problems. Also. Often,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
No matter what is said or done in therapy, sometimes we just can’t. And we need to know that it’s okay. The challenge we’re facing is not one that’s easy, no matter what our brains tell us. It’s not even[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
No matter how hopeless the present feels, it’s important to measure your progress from where you started your journey. And sometimes staying still is just as important as moving forward. Dips are expected. Relapses are possible. Feeling like crap? That’s[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
What I find lacking in most support groups is the admission that sometimes, it’s gonna hurt. It’s gonna hurt bad and no words or hugs or anything will make it better. Only time. And facing the pain that’s been avoided[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Mindfulness allows instead of suppresses. It gives space without enmeshing. It gives a choice, instead of forcing anything. It’s an alternative that helps. It won’t solve anything, but it can help to solve some things.
I drew this comic before therapy started to progress to confronting the pain by learning to love myself. It’s the toughest and possibly most painful thing I’ve ever done in my life. It might be easy for others, but not[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
… *whistles innocently* Imagine how difficult life is, for a caregiver. I can’t find the original quote, but something my wife once read talked about “clinging on to someone’s skirt while they stand at the cliffside.” Support caregivers as well[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
It really takes a lot of effort to make a promise you intend to keep, when you aren’t even sure if you have the strength to. I can’t promise a normal posting schedule but when I’m better, I’ll try to[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Most times, the best physical first aid any mental health sufferer needs after a major crisis or meltdown is rest. Other times it’s chocolate. Or chocolate and rest. Oh my. Sleeping on a chocolate bed. Hmm.
Cue the exit! Seriously though. Mental health is a tricky thing. I’m not saying this is the best way to deal with things. But in this comic, that’s Jane’s approach. I don’t dare get in her way either.