NAMI Blog

It's really hard to move forward after going through a mental health crisis. To make it slightly easier, it may be helpful to come up with a plan. 

Learn from a trauma therapist, who also has lived experience, some of the important aspects of recovering after surviving a traumatic experience. 

"If used in the right way, humor is a way to take depression down a notch, a way to tell the truth and a way to cope."

In order to manage stress, we need to know the warning signs that stress levels are too high and learn healthy coping techniques. Here are a few to get started.

"When you are feeling alone, it can be very helpful knowing there is someone who knows exactly what you are going through."

In order to cope with depersonalization it's essential to understand it. 

For those with borderline personality disorder, it is common to develop a favorite-person (FP) relationship, where they are more attatched to that one person than anyone else. Here are Alicen's tips for managing her FP relationship in a healthy way.

"I have to stop looking for an overall cure or even a way to permanently manage my illness away. I'm going to have to learn to focus on doing the best I can." 

It's almost 2020! Here are a few tips to live well this year for those with mental illness.

Unfortunately, there are no foolproof guidelines for helping your loved one on their journey towards recovery. However, you can connect to your intentions, convey compassion and maintain your own self-care while empowering your loved one regardless of where they are in their healing journey.