Tag: mentalhealth
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Navigating Simulation Anxiety in Nursing School: It’s All Part of the Journey
I had a woman sit down at my bar the other day and ask me how I was doing, and I responded like I typically do when a customer asks, “Good, and you?” She responds, “I’m doing alright. I just got done with a simulation for nursing school.” When I hear her say this, I…
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Navigating the Storm Within: The Scary World of Feelings
In the intricate web of human emotions, one thing is certain: feelings are scary. They sneak up on us, sometimes like a gentle breeze and at other times, like a fierce storm, leaving us bewildered and vulnerable. We try to figure them out as they come, grasping at straws in the hope of understanding why…
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Understanding My Mental Health
Mental illnesses are a tough subject to discuss. Most people don’t acknowledge their own struggles. Mainly because we’re taught at a young age to hide our feelings, to not express too many emotions, to always be brave. But from my experience, that doesn’t always work. Yes, there are times that we need to be brave…
In Need of Nature 