Quotes about "Mental Health Recovery"

Because of my bipolar disorder, I tend to these mixed states, which are depressed but loud and agitated. So I can be terribly irritable. I go to cognitive behavioral therapy in order not to yell at my children. ”

Therapy is so personal but it can be a really amazing tool so long as you are not forced into it. ”

I come from a world where the word 'trauma' doesn't exist, because we are too poor. I didn't have an easy life compared to the average European. But compared to the average African, it wasn't all that bad. ”

I always thought I was depressive, and I only recently realized that I have more of an anxiety disorder than chronic depression. ”

I've never been to a psychiatrist so have never gotten to the point where I could be formally diagnosed with any disorder. But I definitely have anxiety. ”

There's a constant anxiety that comes from having an innate sense of self, yet existing within a homogenised, aspirational culture. ”

Teenage years, having gone through it all, I know it's a rough, rough time, and I would say to accept that message of letting go, letting it happen and accepting that things don't always happen for a reason, or you may not understand the reason, but it's all part of the journey, and try to enjoy the ride. ”

On Saturday mornings, because I'm surfing a lot for the part in 'John From Cincinnati,' I'll get up about 5:30 A.M .and go to Malibu and surf. There's something very therapeutic and healing about it. ”

I believe in the healing power of the arts, and whenever anyone can bring art into anyone's life, it's a special thing. ”

Depression and anxiety can't fit in your head if you're cultivating feelings of joy and inspiration. ”