Kelly Jean

My Mental Health And Chronic Disease

My mental health has been up and down for over two decades. I know what it's like to have a severe social anxiety disorder and depression, I also know what it's like to overcome that social anxiety disorder and live a relatively normal life. I know which signs to look out for when my mental ... READ the POST

When Social Anxiety Makes You Automatically Jump To The Worst Conclusion

I have been deceived by social anxiety countless times. It always makes me automatically jump to the worst conclusion. From making me panic that my friends are only putting up with me, to believing that every person that laughs in my general vicinity is laughing at me. Social anxiety has this ... READ the POST

FREE Anxiety Worksheets – Mental Health Printables For Journaling

I'm a big fan of using mental health printables and therapy worksheets for my anxiety. Writing down my thoughts before going into social events, then analysing them afterwards, has helped me understand and subsequently manage my social anxiety. Using worksheets has also helped me identify ... READ the POST

I’ll Always Have Suicidal Thoughts Even Though I Am Not Suicidal

I haven't been actively suicidal in 7 years but that doesn't mean I don't always still think about suicide. Passive suicidal thoughts weave in and out of my brain on a consistent basis, when I'm feeling low, sick and even at my most stable and content of times. They lurk in the shadows, ... READ the POST

I Don’t Care If My Mental Illness Makes You Uncomfortable

Long gone are the days that I would keep my mental illness a dirty little secret or pretend that I was physically sick to mask my mental health symptoms. I no longer care if my mental illness makes you uncomfortable, as your discomfort is nothing in comparison to what living with a mental ... READ the POST

Why Telling People To Reach Out When They’re Suicidal Is Not Enough

How often do you hear people say "Why didn't they just reach out?" when a person dies by suicide. I mean, I get it, I do. I'm a huge advocate of talking about your mental health and asking for help but when people say "Why didn't they just reach out?" I feel like I'm about to burst into ... READ the POST