Mental Health & Well-Being

The lies depression will tell you (Part 1)

by Queen D, July 12, 2018

Depression is like a Western movie showdown in your head, whispering stuff like “you’ll never get over this” in cowboy villain voice. Spoiler: those thoughts aren’t real.

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“I deserve love”: 3 simple hard words

by Queen D, June 20, 2018

If you whisper “I deserve love” or say it while looking in the mirror, how does it make you feel? Happy? Sad? Making these words true is essentia. And yes, you really do deserve it.

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Why Asking for Help Feels So Hard, Even When You Need It

by Queen D, April 11, 2018

Asking for help feels awkward and weird. Sure, you’re relieved when they say yes—but now you kinda want to avoid them forever. Why do we do that? Here are 5 reasons.

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What people with high self-esteem do and don’t do

by Queen D, February 14, 2018

High self-esteem is about habits. It’s praising effort over results, speaking up even when your voice shakes, and avoiding the trap of comparing yourself to everyone.

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Interview with Dr. Bob Rich (Part 2): Building Resilience

by Queen D, November 29, 2017

Dr Bob never lectures from a soapbox—he talks like a friend. In this interview, he dives into why escapism is our stress go-to, and why acceptance might be your superpower.

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Interview with Dr. Bob Rich (Part 1): Distorted Beliefs

by Queen D, November 23, 2017

Psychologist Dr Bob Rich is as wise as he is kind. In our interview, he talks about toxic myths, distorted beliefs, and how to see the world (and yourself) more clearly.

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What’s eating you? Common Emotional Eating Triggers

by Queen D, September 29, 2017

Ever find yourself going elbow-deep in a bag of chips when you’re not even hungry? Here’s why your brain drags you to the pantry.

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Early Life Crisis: Mental Health Red Flags in Younger Generations

by Queen D, September 22, 2017

Teen depression, anxiety, and emotional burnout are climbing fast. This isn’t typical “growing pains.” These alarming trends signal a mental health crisis that cannot be ignored.

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The Imperfect Generation: The Struggle of “Not Good Enough”

by Queen D, September 8, 2017

Younger generations juggle school, jobs, and constant pressure from social media telling them they’re not good enough unless they look or dress a certain way.

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How to Deal With Pressure: Real Tips to Stay Calm and in Control

by Queen D, August 31, 2017

Feel like you’re one passive-aggressive text away from snapping? Tired of fake-smiling at people or pretending life’s great when the universe is being a jerk? Here’s how to keep your cool.

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