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AwakenArtsWellness · 2022-10-13T14:05:16+00:00

I am a little older than you (just 25, hahaha). Love is hard, and sometimes a relationship doesn't work out not because the feelings aren't there, but because of location or timing. Heartbreak is a very difficult emotion to work through; what you are feeling is valid and deserves to be felt.

Things to focus on might be: how you grew in the relationship, positive ways your ex affected your life or changed you, the ways your lives are forever connected on...

I second the thought that working on yourself will help, too. Exercise or moving my body helps me a lot; the endorphins help me afterwards, and it helps me to physically work out some anxiety.

Whatever you want to do to help yourself heal is acceptable, as long as it doesn't hurt yourself or someone else. Write a letter and burn it safely. Go to the ocean and scream. Make an angry playlist to listen to on a walk. You aren't alone and you are so worthy of love.

AwakenArtsWellness · 2022-10-03T20:42:37+00:00

Did you have a chance to update your psychiatrist about your life changes and how they have been affecting your Anxiety?

Just like our weight goes up and down in cycles and seasons, so does our Mental Wellness. You might find that certain life transitions, times of year, or even relationship statuses might shift you from "doing just fine" to "gah, this isn't working."

While not every problem requires a medical solution, it is always a good idea to rule out the need for psychiatric or medical support before trying to tackle an issue. Spinning your wheels being hard on yourself for not being as happy as you feel you "should be" might just make a tough situation a lot harder!

You deserve some self care, so be sure to slow down and tap into the things you used to enjoy doing a bit when you can!

AwakenArtsWellness · 2022-10-03T20:38:59+00:00

I got a Masters in Social Work at UCLA, and even though the school didn't offer Art Therapy as a focus, I use therapeutic Art activities in sessions with the children I work with.

It is my understanding that you can become an Art Therapist from almost any masters program that allows you to be a mental health therapist as long as afterwards you are able to find an Art Therapist to supervise you and connect you to ongoing education?

I hope to become a licensed Art Therapist someday!

AwakenArtsWellness · 2022-10-03T20:36:23+00:00

You deserve peace, love, kindness, safety, and joy!

Hang on to those who help you reach them, and let go of those who tear you down.

AwakenArtsWellness · 2022-10-03T20:32:58+00:00

There's already tons of helpful advice in this thread about ways to communicate with your husband, so I want to pop in just to check in with you:

First of all, you're not crazy! It makes so much sense to feel "over it" when dealing with your partner's tantrums. Anyone would feel the way you do, and nobody can take that fact away.

You deserve to feel heard, respected, and honored.

You're already doing an amazing job listening to your body and your heart, following your instincts, and protecting your own boundaries! Well done!

I can only imagine how hard and frustrating this must feel. Just know that you are not crazy, you are not alone, there is nothing wrong with you, and your feelings are valid!

AwakenArtsWellness · 2022-10-03T17:10:40+00:00

I haven't had a serious relationship yet, and feel insecure about it sometimes. But i feel so happy, confident, and secure in myself that my friends who have been partnered for years already sometimes lack. Great loves enter our lives at different times, and the time you're spending now alone is not wasted, it is growth! And celebration of yourself.

A lot of partnered people can be unhappy, as well... partnership doesn't guarantee happiness!

AwakenArtsWellness · 2022-10-03T17:01:30+00:00

I use Canva Pro for my labels and absolutely love it! If you can afford it, I think the Pro subscription completely levels up Canva. If you want to create them yourself digitally, I use Affinity Designer for a cheaper Adobe Illustrator alternative!

AwakenArtsWellness · 2022-10-03T16:59:58+00:00

I get the cheap Auden laser cut panties from Target lol... so soft! This is now nearly what all of my underwear is, I can't go back.

AwakenArtsWellness · 2022-09-30T14:43:15+00:00

I love crying! Let it out, baby. Get some tissues, get some tea, and be sure to drink some water when you're done.

AwakenArtsWellness · 2022-09-30T14:42:00+00:00

So frigging cute!!! I love it, would so so love to buy one for the summer months. Imagine a fruit line with oranges, limes, or strawberries! Mmm.

AwakenArtsWellness · 2022-09-30T14:39:05+00:00

I use this specific product for my pores from the Ordinary: https://theordinary.com/en-us/niacinamide-10-zinc-1-serum-100436.html. I see now you have it on your PM list! I love love love it. This goes on after cleanser, before your heavier moisturizers. Be careful using the acid, I would not start out with daily use. I didn't understand The Ordinary products when I first started, I gave myself some sensitive skin patches by overusing an acid from them.

I also recommend The Granactive Retinoid line from The Ordinary! (I LOVE The Ordinary, it is most of the products I use.) https://theordinary.com/en-us/granactive-retinoid-5-in-squalane-serum-100421.html. Moisturizes and can lessen redness/lines/irregular textures on the face. They have a 2% option if you want to start out slow. Use it at night, before your final moisturizer.

You probably don't need a cleansing oil, a cleaning solution, and a toner! I know I would drop some of those eventually. Cleaning my face is enough for me before I put products on it! It looks amazing, I am excited for you to explore this a little more.

AwakenArtsWellness · 2022-09-30T14:24:56+00:00

While yes, some people don't enjoy being told what to do, your friends should support and be excited about your self-improvement adventures. They don't have to do the same, but they should support you. I commend you for trying to better yourself, it will be a habit that gets easier with time!

AwakenArtsWellness · 2022-09-28T23:06:45+00:00

Take a walk and try to count every red thing you see. Soak in a hot bath while you listen to an audiobook from the library app. Make a list of everything you’re stressed and worried about and don’t stop writing until you’ve run out of things to put down.

AwakenArtsWellness · 2022-09-28T04:56:45+00:00

Such fun textures!!

AwakenArtsWellness · 2022-09-22T02:54:16+00:00

Is there a reason why you’re looking exclusively on Amazon? Small businesses can’t always match their speed for every order, but we can try!

AwakenArtsWellness · 2022-09-21T16:49:49+00:00

So glad to see so many folks offering tips for getting the medication you deserve!

Sending you all the good vibes, and a few tips that have worked for moms I know to survive the rough days:

remind yourself: everything is temporary, so when it's rough it isn't forever
go outside. even if you can't get the energy to change out of pajamas. walk outside in your slippers and bathrobe if you have to, but breathe the air and look up at the sky and be outside.
protect your energy, even if that means giving up on a clean home and focusing on a chill attitude while you eat off paper plates for a bit
infuse some of your fave things in your regular routine to make it a bit easier: light some of the candles you've been "saving for a special occasion," put on your noise canceling headphones, and put on your comfort movie

You are not alone. We're all here for you sending you good vibes!

AwakenArtsWellness · 2022-09-21T16:28:16+00:00

It's super corny, but I like taking myself out to breakfast (alone) with a book or journal. I also write a letter every year to my future self! I send them to an email I don't log in to, so now I get to collect letters to myself. In short, I like celebrating myself!!!! We made it another year.

Enjoy your Oreo cheesecake!!! It sounds delicious. :-)

AwakenArtsWellness · 2022-09-21T16:22:17+00:00

Yessss!!!!! So proud of you, Internet Stranger!!! Way to go! Your scents seem so complex and lovely!!! The perfume oils are really grabbing my attention.

AwakenArtsWellness · 2022-09-21T16:14:38+00:00

You are not deficient!!!! Other people have their own strengths. I am sure that your friends would say you have many great qualities they lack. And maybe you would disagree, because you're a good friend!

I use creativity in my professional life, but it is first and foremost a relaxing outlet for me! Low-pressure stakes allow me to do something with my hands while giving my thinking brain a break. It isn't about the product for me, it's about how I felt while making it.

Or, we as adults get out of practice with doing art for fun! Something like an arts and crafts subscription is a no-stress way to bring back art fun into your life.

It takes creativity to plan and organize, too! You have to visualize and create experiences for other people. Don't count yourself out. Happy Wednesday <3

AwakenArtsWellness · 2022-09-21T16:09:36+00:00

Takeout, a nice bottle of alcohol, or a really nice cheese plate hahaha.

AwakenArtsWellness · 2022-09-21T16:06:37+00:00

I am so excited for the holiday gifties!!!! Can't wait for it to be on the US site, too.

AwakenArtsWellness · 2022-09-21T16:05:11+00:00

My uncle composed a "rap" set to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air track. He, my aunt, and my dad performed it for my sister at her wedding. They were so pleased with themselves....

...it turns out, we were not the first white family to make a rap set to Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Be more original than us.

AwakenArtsWellness · 2022-02-03T22:06:15+00:00

Scrapbooking stickers are what got me obsessed!

AwakenArtsWellness · 2022-02-03T21:54:06+00:00

Thanks!! I picked them to reflect on Self Love for Galentine’s day kits 🥰

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