Marie’s Mindful Journey: Navigating Mental Health and Everyday Life

      Stress. It's like that unexpected guest who shows up uninvited, eats all your snacks, and overstays their welcome. But fret not, for in this article, we'll unravel the mysteries of stress and arm you with some quirky coping strategies. Grab your popcorn; we're in for a rollercoaster of understanding and humor. 1. Meet the Stress Monster:     Imagine stress as a monster. It lurks in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to pounce. Sometimes it's big and scary, like Godzilla, and other times it's tiny but relentless, like a persistent mosquito. The first step to dealing with stress is giving it a name and a face. Let's call ours "Stressy the Stressasaurus." 2. The Stress Paradox:     Stress is like a seesaw. On one side, there's "Responsibility," weighing it down like an elephant on a teeter-totter. On the other, there's "Self-Care," lifting it up like a helium balloon. Finding the balance is like mastering circus

 Why is all of this happening to me?      I always found myself asking this same redundant question. Mental illnesses can sometimes be as elusive as that missing sock you swear you put in the washing machine. We all know they exist, but finding the root cause can feel like searching for buried treasure with a plastic shovel. Fear not, fellow adventurers! In this whimsical journey through the labyrinthine world of our minds, we'll explore the art of digging deep to uncover the mysteries behind our mental maladies. 1. The Shovel of Self-Discovery:     Imagine we're all equipped with a magical shovel called "Self-Discovery." It's not your typical spade; it's imbued with curiosity, resilience, and a pinch of humor. Armed with this shovel, we embark on a quest to excavate the layers of our psyche. 2. Unearth the Past:     The first step in mental spelunking is to dig into your past. You might encounter the "parental over-protection" rock or the "teen

  WHAT EVEN IS THIS?     Poor grammar aside, what are we even dealing with here? What is this invisible ghost that haunts us even in our happiest moments? Well... I am going to do my best to break a few things down, mentioning the small things that Google refuses to mention about mental health, things that we probably do not even realize are side effects, starting with my own personal experiences that I live with on a daily basis.  Disclaimer: this is meant to be personal but relatable. This is not everyone's experience.     NAIL BITING. As I have come to find, nail biting is a symptom of anxiety and can also be a form of self harm if left unchecked. It is usually subconscious and is a terrible habit. Believe it or not, not everyone does this... THERE ARE ACTUALLY PEOPLE WHO LET THEIR NAILS GROW. Not me though. So there is also a few other impulsive things that can happen right alongside nail biting. Running your fingers through your hair and checking to see if you have pulled any