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“Right”

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Katya Nina

I have an obsession with “right.” A serious, unhealthy obsession. Let me explain: I woke up today at 12:00pm, noon. Because of this I decided that I was not spending my day in the proper, “right” way, that I was … Continue reading →

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Loving Me

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Katya Nina

Before delving into my feelings, I want to first say: I hope that I don’t sound like I am complaining often. I am working SO HARD at getting better and being the best me I can be, etc. That said, … Continue reading →

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dis[COURAGE, dear heart]

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Katya Nina

I am so discouraged! I’m stuck in these horrible thought cycles and thinking traps, and right now I do not see myself ever really getting out of them. One of these harmful thought cycles, for example, is when I try … Continue reading →

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The Power Of Vulnerability

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Katya Nina

I’ve been feeling pretty good lately. Perhaps it’s this weather– I just love when it’s crisp and slightly chilly out, but the sun is still brightly shining. Perhaps it’s the medicine change– I’m being switched over from Effexor to Prozac … Continue reading →

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Writing and Self-Criticism

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Katya Nina

I am terribly self-critical (because I am terribly self-conscious). There are many things that I love about myself, but somehow self-loathing tends to overpower those. And when self-loathing takes the reigns, I find myself soaked in depression and anxiety. The … Continue reading →

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