mental health with marcie

20/09/2024

I am participating in a walk to support the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention on Sunday. If you'd like to join me in supporting the cause, you can donate to our team here: https://supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.participant&participantID=3056108. Any little bit helps!

Please support the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by su***de. Donate or register to walk!

10/09/2024

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day, an awareness day observed annually on September 10 to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent su***des. More than 700,000 people die by su***de worldwide per year.

Since 2019, I've partnered with Loops of Gray to support the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention (AFSP) through its annual Out of the Darkness Walk. Last year the team raised $3,140 for the AFSP. Help us reach this year’s goal of $3,500 by donating to our team: https://supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.participant&participantID=3056108.

Resources
- 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text: 988 (in the U.S.), Chat: https://chat.988lifeline.org/
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.

- American Foundation for Su***de Prevention (https://afsp.org/): The American Foundation for Su***de Prevention (AFSP) is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by su***de.

01/09/2024

Today kicks off Pain Awareness Month, which raises public awareness around pain and pain management. More than 50 million people in the U.S. live with chronic pain. I am one of those 50 million people.

As I type this, I can feel pain shooting down my fingers. My rheumatoid arthritis makes my hands hurt and my feet hurt and well, basically everything hurt. For me, and anyone else who suffers from chronic pain, it is a big deal, and it affects my quality of life. Keep reading: https://www.mentalhealthwithmarcie.com/blog/lets-talk-about-chronic-pain.

In this video: https://www.mentalhealthwithmarcie.com/mental-health-videos/v/living-with-chronic-pain-and-depression, I share my experiences struggling with both chronic pain and depression. I explain how having both conditions simultaneously can worsen the other one, and I share what I do to cope with it all.

Resources:
- Pain Awareness Month (https://uspainfoundation.org/painawarenessmonth/): During Pain Awareness Month, the U.S. Pain Foundation aims to explore the full extent of pain, highlight the necessity for better data, and raise awareness about pain research and its impact on the 51.6 million Americans living with chronic pain.

- U.S. Pain Foundation (https://uspainfoundation.org/): The U.S. Pain Foundation strives to be the leading source of support for those living with pain. U.S. Pain is here to offer validation, information, support, and above all—hope.

- International Association on the Study of Pain (https://www.iasp-pain.org/): The International Association on the Study of Pain (IASP) is the leading global organization supporting the study and practice of pain and pain relief.

My hands hurt. Pretty much all the time. My rheumatoid arthritis makes my hands hurt and my feet hurt and well, basically everything hurt. For me, and anyone else who suffers from chronic pain, it is a big deal, and it affects my quality of life. I hope this article can either help you feel less al

18/08/2024

Now is the time to buy tickets to win one of over 14 prizes totaling over $900 and support the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention. Tickets start at $5: https://app.galabid.com/loopsofgray.

I am so incredibly thankful to all my maker friends who have donated something to my AFSP raffle! Now is the time to buy tickets to win one of over 14 prizes totaling over $900! Tickets start at $5 and links will be in bio/comments.

Donations include:
* Bourbon from
* Cat toy bundle from
* Serving board from
* Wellness bundle from
* BBQ bundle from
* Beginner private fencing package from
* Ice cream gift card from
* Ceramic cup and mug from
* Weather earrings from
* Resin ring holder and coaster bundle from Art on a Whim
* Anxiety Monster from
* Original art from (not pictured)
* Mental health book bundle (8+ books)
* 4 hours of individual knitting or crochet lessons

Proceeds go to ***deprevention

14/08/2024

I wake up in the morning and wait for the rush of racing thoughts to fill my brain. I keep waiting, and the thoughts never come. I feel a sense of calm. I can think clearly, without thoughts constantly racing through my brain, for the first time maybe ever. This is the day after I started medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Read the full blog: https://www.mentalhealthwithmarcie.com/blog/my-experience-with-adhd-meds.

I wake up in the morning and wait for the rush of racing thoughts to fill my brain. I wait for the swirl to begin: I need to do this, I need to do that, this isn’t done yet, what if this happens. I keep waiting, and the thoughts never come. I feel a sense of calm. My heart isn’t racing. My chest...

03/08/2024

There are a bunch more items available to buy tickets for in the raffle to support the !
* gorgeous serving board by
* wellness bundle donated by
* gift card
* weather earrings by fitting our theme of Weather The Storm this year 🌦⛈

There is over $700 of available items you could win just by donating! Link to the raffle in bio/comments.

***deprevention ***depreventionraffle

31/07/2024

In my latest video, I review three wellness subscription boxes to see if they really contain "wellness" items and if they're worth your money. Do I get scammed? Watch now to find out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H1AClsrzyc.

In this video, I review three wellness subscription boxes to see if they really contain "wellness" items and if they're worth your money. Do I get scammed......

29/07/2024

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I am so excited to launch my new and improved website: www.mentalhealthwithmarcie.com with 100+ blog posts and videos to explore. Sign up to receive emails whenever I publish new content (link in comments)!

28/07/2024

I got my yoga supplies all organized in a new storage rack. 🥰

26/07/2024

Raylee is ready to do yoga! 🐕🧘‍♀️

24/07/2024

I am so excited to launch my new and improved website: www.mentalhealthwithmarcie.com with 100+ blog posts and videos to explore. Sign up to receive emails whenever I publish new content (link in comments)!

11/07/2024

A psychiatrist recently diagnosed me with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but all the typical ADHD symptoms—forgetting appointments, missing deadlines, being disorganized, being restless, having difficulty in school—I didn’t identify with any of them. What then were the signs my new psychiatrist was seeing that no one, not even me, had been able to recognize? And did I finally discover the key to my mental health recovery? Check out my latest blog to find out: https://mentalhealthwithmarcie.com/?p=288.

Hi, I’m Marcie. I like to write, go hiking with my dog and wear a flower in my hair every day. Oh, and I struggle with anxiety and depression. I find it therapeutic to write about my experiences with mental health and hope to inspire others to seek help and not feel so alone.