“I don’t know why I just wake up and cannot bring myself to start anything. I feel like I’m having a mid-life existential crisis but I don’t know if it’s because I’m not happy with what I’m doing or that I’m just not seeing how wonderful it is. Like am I just wearing really shitty colored glasses?”

I’m a suicide survivor who attended the Crisis Now Summit in Amsterdam this June. Here was my experience.

I’ve been a mental health writer, advocate, and content creator for 4+ years and here is what I’ve learned about how to be genuine, true to yourself, and maintain privacy while still honoring your mission and connecting to your community.

Last week I told my therapist I wasn’t feeling motivated or passionate anymore. She said that often times people with a history of trauma, chronic stress, or mental illness can see a decline in executive functioning, which can explain low motivation. Here’s what she suggested.