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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 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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