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When a Loved One Has Anxiety

August 17, 2017 by Kiera Muscara 1 Comment

“Relax!,” “You’re so tense,” “It’s not that big of a deal, let it go!” – sounds like a stressful situation, right? For someone with anxiety, these phrases get thrown at you on a daily basis, and they’re more embarrassing and painful than you’d ever imagine. Although I wasn’t formally diagnosed until adolescence, I have always, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Tips Tagged: advice, anxiety, family, mental health, parenting, personal story, self-care, stigma

How Social Media is Dictating Our Happiness

August 8, 2017 by Kiera Muscara 1 Comment

At the tail end of my friendship with my middle school clique, I first experienced the downsides to social media and the impact it can have on our wellbeing and relationships. I was in 9th grade and was away for the weekend with my parents, after my friend’s mother declined my mother’s request for me … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thoughts/Observations Tagged: depression, friendships, girl bullying, mental health, personal story, relationships, social media, thoughts

What Does Good Self-Care Look Like?

August 3, 2017 by Kiera Muscara Leave a Comment

There are several correlations I’ve found between my undergrad training as an actor, and my experiences now entering the social work field. But both careers rely heavily on a good self-care regimen. Both roles require the “player” to give and reveal so much of who they are, and absorb the emotions of others in a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thoughts/Observations Tagged: depression, mental health, personal story, self-care, thoughts

Depression and I

July 13, 2017 by Kiera Muscara Leave a Comment

At age 15, this storm brewing inside me is given a name: depression. Welcome to the world – my world that I’m now forced to share with you. But I’m too happy to be depressed? Life has been too good to me for me to just turn around and bury its gifts under a pile … [Read more…]

Posted in: Personal Story Tagged: depression, mental health, personal story, thoughts

How Theatre Gave Me My Voice Back

July 2, 2017 by Kiera Muscara Leave a Comment

Growing up, I was a spunky, creative spirit, involved in music and dance for as long as I can remember. But in 8th grade, at the height of my bullied years, I pulled away. I started the school year and immediately decided not to return to jazz choir, nor audition for the musical. I didn’t … [Read more…]

Posted in: Personal Story Tagged: female empowerment, girl bullying, mental health, middle school, personal story, theatre

How Telling Girls to Smile Perpetuates Mental Health Stigma

June 23, 2017 by Kiera Muscara Leave a Comment

RBF. Resting Bitch Face. It’s become part of modern society’s vocabulary, and it’s one of those terms that makes me cringe a little whenever I hear it. Now I’ve got another one for you: RSF. Resting Sad Face. That’s the one I’ve been cursed with. No matter my mood, my neutral face always looks like … [Read more…]

Posted in: Thoughts/Observations Tagged: female empowerment, mental health, stigma, thoughts, women

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