#selfesteem

I have anxiety (I think). I have depression (I think). I have hypersomnia* (I think). I have ADHD. I have cripplingly low self-esteem. I'm sure of that last one (the self-esteem) and have been diagnosed with ADHD.  I definitely have the physical and emotional symptoms of the others, though I'm ne...

While starting writing and journaling has already had a cathartic effect only three posts in, I also find myself overwhelmed by the flood of emotions, memories, and doubt the process has released. I think about so many things I want to unload. It’s pretty obvious that I’m a pro at bottling up. I ...

as someone that's insecure myself, it hurts seeing other people call themselves ugly. i wish people realized that physical appearance is completely objective and that there is little such thing of a beauty standard. especially when it changes with the passing time. you're not ugly, you're human. ...

I like to think that I come from a place of 'glass half full' and look at things from a positive spin rather than falling into the easy trap of being negative. I've been studying and practicing Buddhism since 2007 and have been actively meditating that whole time. And due to a very dear friend's&...