May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I wanted to share resources that have been helpful in my own journey toward a healthier brain/soul/spirit/self/life.

The RAD Stuff // Vol. 22

Home detoxing, recipes and DIYs, sales, help with where to start reading popular authors, gift guides, and more!

Rachel DawsonNovember 21, 2018the rad stuff, mental health, detox, boy brow, anxietyComment

Broken but Beloved: It's Time to Tell My Story

I’m silencing the voices of shame and kicking fear in the ass to declare that the darkness does not get to win and have power over me any longer. The time has come to tell my story.

Real LifeRachel DawsonNovember 2, 2018counseling, me too, survivor, story, #metoo, anxiety, depression, rape culture, rape, sexual assaultComment

What's Saving My Mental Health Right Now

All of these things (little, big, and in between) have made a difference in my life and my mental health lately, and that’s something I’m grateful for.

on feelings and fighting and faith.

it’s been ages since i’ve written just to write here. i’ve shared lists and reviews and products, but have I honestly shared my heart? not so much.

FreewritingRachel DawsonOctober 10, 2018the on series, depression, anxiety, counselingComment

The Best Books to Read For and About Depression and Anxiety

I wanted to share a variety of books that have been helpful for me in my mental health journey. Not all are specifically about depression or meant for those battling depression, but all have been uplifting to me in this season.

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonAugust 16, 2018depression, anxiety, best books, books, counselingComment

on antidotes for anxiety.

I've learned little by little that the anxiety does not have to win.

Freewriting, Real LifeRachel DawsonDecember 11, 2017the on series, anxiety, antidotes, stress, counselingComment

"How's Your Anxiety?"

"How's your anxiety?" He asked it simply, no judgment, no presumptions, just a question that felt both light and heavy all at once.The tears welled up, unexpectedly yet not.

Real LifeRachel DawsonSeptember 19, 2017anxiety, counseling, counselor, mental healthComment

What Anxiety is Like

I had a panic attack this week. Again. This is my attempt to give the feelings words, to somehow win back control over the anxiety that tried to take me over.

Real LifeRachel DawsonJuly 26, 2017anxiety, mental health, depression, panic attackComment

The Beauty of a Bad New Year

This year didn't start well for me. I didn't think I wanted to share about this here, but I think it's actually a good thing for me to do.

Real LifeRachel DawsonJanuary 5, 2017new years, new years resolutions, panic attack, anxiety, alone, communityComment

The Best of What's Around

Real LifeRachel DawsonSeptember 15, 2015autumn, story seeker, story, anxiety, verily, mashup, video, vimeoComment

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