The Lovely Being

Day: November 22, 2021

Why I See A Psychologist.

I first saw a psychologist when I was 15. My anxiety was the worst it had ever been. I was having anxiety attacks very few days and sometimes multiple times a day. I never really left the house. When I did thoughts about other people thinking or laughing at me consumed my mind. My psychologist gave me really helpful tools to manage my anxiety. Like how to be more mindful and aware of my emotions and what causes them. I thought I was doing okay....

I’m A Sensitive Being, And That’s Okay!

I’ve always been sensitive. Ever since I was little small things would upset me. But growing up I was shamed for being sensitive. In Primary school, while caving on a camp I fell and get upset. Afterwards, my teacher said I cried too much and shouldn't cry in front of my parents. I was shocked. I’m still shocked. At only 8 years old and already being taught that crying wasn't okay. From a young age, I was taught it wasn’t good to be...