SP

Joined October 2023

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I'm a writer with ADHD/anxiety a certified recovery coach and peer support specialist. I've written 4 ADDitude Magazine,Thought Catalog,TotallyADD,BuzzFeed, and other publications. If you want follow my Instagram, it is mh_mattersyyc

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Reclaiming Our Voice: The Journey of Writing Fuck Stigma
In a world where discussions about mental health are often met with stigma, judgment, or outright dismissal, there’s a deep yearning for change. For years, I’ve lived with ADHD and anxiety, two conditions that have shaped my experiences and how I navigate life. Writing Fuck Stigma has been more than just a personal project—it’s been a mission to reclaim the narratives around mental health, empower those who feel unheard, and challenge the societal norms that silence our voices.
By SP about a year ago in Motivation
Reclaiming My Narrative
This year, I made a resolution that was not about losing weight, hitting the gym, or chasing a new career milestone. Instead, it was deeply personal, rooted in my experiences with ADHD, anxiety, and my broader mental health journey. In my New Year, I resolved to stop letting other people dictate the way I relate to my mental health. I no longer tolerate unhealthy opinions or allow others to impose their ideas of what my journey “should” look like. This resolution was about reclaiming my narrative, honouring my truth, and refusing to carry the weight of someone else’s stigma or misunderstanding.
By SP about a year ago in Motivation
The Hypocrite’s Hashtag
They shout in bold letters, their hashtags alight, Claiming they stand for what’s just and what’s right. “#EndTheStigma,” their captions will say,
By SP about a year ago in Poets
Reclaiming My Truth
I used to shrink beneath their gaze, Each label they flung a chain to my days. “Too much,” they murmured, “too scattered, too weak,”
By SP about a year ago in Poets
Beyond the Margin of Your Knowing
You speak of ADHD as a child's tantrum, A phase to outgrow, a parent's failure to tame. You call it a "TikTok trend," a badge of excuses,
By SP about a year ago in Poets
My ADHD Challenges and Me
In the morning light, a world so bright, I awaken, and my mind takes flight. Thoughts dance like fireflies in the sky, Unraveled, unleashed, yet I aim high.
By SP about a year ago in Poets
Reclaiming My Narrative: Owning My Mental Health Journey
The past year has been a turning point for me in understanding my mental health. I realized something profound: the incredible power we have to define our own experiences. For the longest time, I relied on others to validate my struggles. When people dismissed my anxieties or minimized my ADHD, I'd beat myself up, feeling like I wasn't "broken" enough or that I was making a big deal out of nothing.
By SP about a year ago in Psyche
Rest Is Not a Reward: Redefining Self-Care in My Mental Health Journey
For most of my adult life, I believed that rest was something earned. Growing up, I heard messages from society, school, friends, and family that productivity equalled worth. If I wasn’t achieving, I was failing. Rest wasn’t just a luxury—it felt like an indulgence that wasn’t allowed unless I had approval.
By SP about a year ago in Psyche
Focusing on What Builds Me Up: A Profound Mental Health Lesson
Over the past year, I’ve come to realize just how much my mental health journey depends on identifying what nourishes me versus what drains me. One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is the importance of focusing on the people and activities that build me up rather than those that tear me down. On the surface, it sounds simple, but the complexity lies in recognizing those influences, setting boundaries, and fully embracing what helps me grow.
By SP about a year ago in Psyche
The Power of Self-Forgiveness
In quiet rooms where shadows stretch and grow, I’ve felt the weight of whispered doubts start to flow. I’ve carried burdens—worn, heavy, and frail—
By SP about a year ago in Poets
How I Protect My Mental Health During the Holidays with a Toxic Family
The holidays are often portrayed as a season of joy and connection, but for many people, they bring something else entirely: stress, tension, and emotional labour. For me, navigating the holidays with a toxic family has been one of my biggest challenges. Balancing the pressure to be “festive” with the emotional toll of strained relationships can feel overwhelming. But over the years, I have learned that protecting my mental health during this season is not just possible—it is necessary.
By SP about a year ago in Psyche
To Everyone Struggling
They tell us it is all in our heads, but we know they tell us it is all in our heads, but we know it is not They do not see the wars we wage,
By SP about a year ago in Poets

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Reclaiming Our Voice: The Journey of Writing Fuck Stigma

Reclaiming My Narrative

The Hypocrite’s Hashtag

Reclaiming My Truth

Beyond the Margin of Your Knowing

My ADHD Challenges and Me

Reclaiming My Narrative: Owning My Mental Health Journey

Rest Is Not a Reward: Redefining Self-Care in My Mental Health Journey

Focusing on What Builds Me Up: A Profound Mental Health Lesson

The Power of Self-Forgiveness

How I Protect My Mental Health During the Holidays with a Toxic Family

To Everyone Struggling

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