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5 Reasons Why Living In The Dorms Is Good For My Mental Health

Posted on September 13, 2017 by

This fall marks the beginning of my third year living in the dorms. It’s not common for upperclassmen to live in the dorms, but it’s not unheard of either: After all, my previous roommate as well as my current one … Continue reading →

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Tweaking My Brain Chemistry & (Slowly!) Finding Fulfillment Over The Summer

Posted on August 27, 2017 by

I’ve been a fan of Sam Dylan Finch and his blog Let’s Queer Things Up! for a long time now. From its beginning in 2014, LQTU has educated, comforted, and inspired me as a gay mentally ill person. Plus, Sam himself … Continue reading →

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I’ve Made It This Far.

Posted on August 15, 2017 by

Trigger warning: This post contains mention of suicide ideation. I was sitting on my bed on one of my first days in Ireland, half-numb with jet lag, scrolling through Facebook on my phone, when I saw the post. One of … Continue reading →

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3 Things I Learned About My Own Mental Health While Studying Abroad

Posted on July 3, 2017 by

I’ve learned so much about so many things in the short time I’ve been abroad. Most of all, I’ve learned a lot about myself. Take, for instance, mental health. I’m in love with my writing program and with Ireland as … Continue reading →

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Things I Want To Do While I’m Still In Ireland

Posted on July 1, 2017 by

I’m not gonna lie, I’ve been having a hard time lately. I became very depressed again, spending too much time alone in my room instead of out exploring. I wasn’t excited for anything anymore, even the stuff I’ve spent ages … Continue reading →

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Mental Health Awareness Month @ The University Of Iowa | Her Campus Article + My Own Experiences

Posted on May 27, 2017 by

Hey there! As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Since the beginning of the year I wanted to write something about it for my school’s chapter of Her Campus. I wanted to make sure my … Continue reading →

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A 2.5-Month Medication Milestone | Thank You, Escitalopram

Posted on May 3, 2017 by

Trigger warning: This post includes mentions of suicide and suicide ideation. Two final projects down, two to go. And then a final at 7:30 on Monday morning. (I’m so not looking forward to that one, especially since it’s for philosophy, my … Continue reading →

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