by Cathy Terranova | Nov 25, 2015 | Chronic Illness And, Rethink Trauma
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. All holiday is about to break loose. Here are some things that we, your mentally ill friends, need you to know about us as this season approaches. Holidays are hard. For a lot of us the holidays are filled with triggers....
by Cathy Terranova | Nov 3, 2015 | Chronic Illness And, Therapy
Making the bed seems like a chore reserved for children and old people. But it’s turning into a very important part of my day. As someone who struggles with frequent bouts of anxiety and depression that often overlap into dismal battles to remain human,...
by Cathy Terranova | Oct 14, 2015 | Caregiving, Rethink Trauma, Therapy
A friend asked me when I thought it would be appropriate to recommend that someone see a professional. It got me thinking about how we see “professionals” in the first place. Often going to therapy requires admitting some kind of defeat. It’s almost...
by Cathy Terranova | Sep 1, 2015 | Therapy
In a previous post I talk about all the reasons I hate therapy. Because I do. But it doesn’t matter if you hate it. There are compelling reasons to get off of your couch and go to someone else’s couch. You can go back and read the reasons, but for...
by Cathy Terranova | Aug 1, 2015 | Rethink Trauma
I wish I could say that I don’t struggle with the persistent fear that no one cares about my writing. Everywhere I look online I’m being pointed at another article about how to market yourself, write engaging content, be productive, and ultimately somehow...
