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Aug 27, 2024 | 
healthyplace.com | Mahevash Shaikh
They say all good things must come to an end, and my time here at HealthyPlace is up. After writing for Work and Bipolar or Depression, Coping with Depression, and now Mental Health for the Digital Generation, I am finally saying goodbye to team HealthyPlace and my readers. Mahevash Shaikh's Experience as a 'Mental Health for the Digital Generation' BloggerAs a millennial who spends a lot of time online, writing for the Mental Health for the Digital Generation blog has been a dream come true.
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Aug 22, 2024 | 
healthyplace.com | Mahevash Shaikh
"Why do I get the birthday blues?" is a question that bothered me for years. Only recently did I learn that I am not the only one who feels sad on their birthday. While plenty of people look forward to celebrating their birthdays -- as they should -- there are enough folks who can only throw a pity party. Here's why I feel the birthday blues.
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Aug 1, 2024 | 
healthyplace.com | Mahevash Shaikh
Skip to main content Mental Health for the Digital Generation Have you ever wondered how to practice self-care when your therapist is away? As someone taking a break from therapy, this question is often on my mind nowadays. While it is possible to get by without your therapist, the ultimate goal is to thrive and not just survive. To do so, regular self-care is essential.
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Jul 18, 2024 | 
healthyplace.com | Mahevash Shaikh
They say normal is boring, but I often find myself longing to be neurotypical. After years of living with mental illness, I know one thing for sure: I am tired of being mentally ill. Honestly, I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. What It's Like To Be Mentally IllI think that everyday life is a lot of work for a person with mental illness. Routine tasks like getting out of bed, showering, working, and even getting a good night's sleep are tough to accomplish.
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Jul 11, 2024 | 
healthyplace.com | Mahevash Shaikh
Do you often try to turn someone's frown upside down or calm down an angry person? If your answer to both questions is yes, you are probably a kind and caring individual. And that's great because if the world needs more of anything, it's considerate folks. That said, you need to know that you are not responsible for managing other people's feelings. Here's why.
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Jul 4, 2024 | 
healthyplace.com | Mahevash Shaikh
Have you ever been busy doing something when a disturbing thought suddenly occurred to you and left you shocked? Does this happen frequently enough that your thoughts scare you? Don't worry, you are not losing your mind. Instead, you are probably having intrusive thoughts. What Are Intrusive Thoughts? According to Healthline, they are defined as follows. "Intrusive thoughts are unexpected images or thoughts that seem to pop into your head. They're often strange or distressing.
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Jun 27, 2024 | 
healthyplace.com | Mahevash Shaikh
It's 2024, yet the very idea that it is good for men to talk about their feelings is frowned upon. Traditional notions of masculinity discourage emotional expression, with anger being the only "acceptable" emotion for men to express. As a daughter, partner, and friend, I have seen how these toxic social expectations cause men to struggle in silence. As a mental health advocate, I believe that changing this narrative is crucial for supporting men's mental health.
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Jun 21, 2024 | 
healthyplace.com | Mahevash Shaikh
Back in college, I believed that finding my purpose in life would bring me mental peace. After graduating as an IT engineer, I took some to figure out that my first love, writing, was my purpose. I thought that I had finally figured out my pathway to peace. Little did I know how wrong I was! Here's what I wish I knew about purpose and peace in my twenties. Finding Your Purpose Is Not Going To Bring You PeaceWhat is purpose?
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Jun 14, 2024 | 
healthyplace.com | Mahevash Shaikh
Have you heard of a life script? Changing your life isn't easy, especially when you seek change that stands the test of time. I have been struggling to make some changes, and in a recent therapy session, I learned a technique that can help anyone steer their life in the direction they want. It's called rewriting your life script, and it can transform your life in ways you never thought possible. What Is a Life Script?
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Jun 14, 2024 | 
healthyplace.com | Mahevash Shaikh
Changing your life isn't easy, especially when you seek change that stands the test of time. I have been struggling to make some changes, and in a recent therapy session, I learned a technique that can help anyone steer their life in the direction they want. It's called rewriting your life script, and it can transform your life in ways you never thought possible. What Is a Life Script?
