COVID-19 Pandemic Ruined These 5 Things For Me
Everyone declared that 2020 would be their year. My vision board is still hoisted in my room with all my plans staring at me mockingly. I probably won’t be able to complete any of the things I set out to…
5 Lessons The Covid-19 Pandemic Taught Me
It has been four months since the first COVID-19 case was recorded in Jamaica. I cannot believe it’s only been 4 months. In college, four months flew by and in no time I had exams to stress over. It seems…
Checking Out 7 Cups Of Tea (Affordable Online Mental Health Resource)
7 Cups Of Tea (7cups.com) is an affordable online mental health resource that helps people with their mental health and wellness through the use of forums, therapists, and enthusiastic listeners. You are able to access many of the features without…
What is Persistent Depressive Disorder?
Mental health is often misunderstood and there is an unfortunate stigma that perpetuates, especially in the Jamaican society, that a person with a mental health issue is “mad”. When many people picture someone mentally ill, their initial assumption is someone…
10 Common Pieces of Bad Advice Which Are Harmful
Everywhere we turn, there is someone who feels the need to offer their own version of sage advice. Whether it is a friend, family member, or stranger, everyone has the guidebook for navigating life. Some common pieces of advice are…
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): Symptoms and Treatment Options
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is not often discussed, however, it is a serious mental health condition. In order to ensure a positive quality of life once diagnosed, extensive treatment is necessary. To put it into perspective, BPD patients account for…
How Time Management Helps To Reduce Stress
Being stressed to your limits on a daily basis is dangerous for your overall well-being. Yet, it is sometimes seen as commendable by some. It worries me when I see individuals create posts that say things like “My dreams are…
Symptoms Of Depression In Women Of Color
Depression is a common mental illness that comes in many forms and is not talked about widely enough in Jamaica. Depression can affect anyone, but there are certain risk factors that make experiencing depression more likely. One of these risk…
How Is Social Comparison Ruining My Self Worth?
It’s pretty much human nature for us to compare in all areas of our lives. While social comparison does get a bad rap, and rightfully so in most cases, comparisons are not always a bad thing. We compare things in…
What To Do If You Or Someone Is Having A Panic Attack?
How To Know You’re Having A Panic Attack A panic attack is a discrete period of intense fear or discomfort that may arise whether a person is in a calm or anxious state. This period is characterized by a variety…
My Boyfriend Wants An Open Relationship, But I Don’t
So, my boyfriend of three years recently told me that he wants an open relationship. If that wasn’t bad enough, he brought it to my knowledge in a way that makes it seem like I have no choice but to…
Mother, I Don’t Want To Get Married
My boyfriend and I have lived in the same community for pretty much our whole lives. We’ve known each other for so long that, at least to me, we’re more like brother and sister than anything else. My mother is…
