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Mental Health

Before You Kill Yourself, I Just Want to Talk

September 4, 2020 Sam Dylan Finch12 Comments

My agenda is simple — I don’t want you to be alone.

Mental Health

10 Ways to ‘Reach Out’ When You’re Struggling With Your Mental Health

March 3, 2018March 3, 2018 Sam Dylan Finch68 Comments

After my friend's suicide, I realized something: We ask people to reach out. But we never explain how.

Mental Health

7 Signs Your Psychiatrist Is a Keeper

August 24, 2017August 24, 2017 Sam Dylan Finch8 Comments

“You defer to me a lot,” he pointed out, laughing. “You’re allowed to have an opinion.”

Mental Health

I’m Not Settling For ‘Good Enough,’ And Your Psychiatrist Shouldn’t Either

August 12, 2017August 13, 2017 Sam Dylan Finch4 Comments

Sometimes we forget that there's more to life than just being okay.

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Crazy Talk: Why Do I Keep Making Myself Sad On Purpose?

July 27, 2017August 11, 2017 Sam Dylan Finch9 Comments

Emotional self-harm? It's a thing.

Mental Health

Crazy Talk: Is Your Boredom Just Depression In Disguise?

July 21, 2017August 12, 2017 Sam Dylan Finch5 Comments

"Even if I did get a hobby, I wouldn't have had the ability to participate or enjoy it."

Mental Health

An Open Letter To My Teenage Self (Before You Try To End Your Life)

February 25, 2017August 11, 2017 Sam Dylan Finch19 Comments

You will know what it's like to be in awe of yourself, startled but not afraid.

Mental Health

Let’s Talk About Self-Sabotage.

February 12, 2017August 11, 2017 Sam Dylan Finch22 Comments

Being happy makes me a little crazy. And if you've ever thought you were the only one, I assure you – it's actually a really common thing.

Mental Health

6 Things People With Mental Illness Might Be Scared To Admit

July 30, 2016January 1, 2019 Sam Dylan Finch12 Comments

It's true that I don't know your story or your struggle. But I hope that, by knowing mine, you'll feel less alone.

Mental Health

5 Reminders For Anyone Who’s Depressed

June 9, 2016August 11, 2017 Sam Dylan Finch23 Comments

I hope you are able to find the support that you need – even if it's scary to ask, your life and your happiness are worth it.

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Sam Dylan Finch. I’m a writer and positive psychology practitioner that’s passionate about queer joy — with none of the self-helpy bullsh*t. I wrote that thing about people-pleasing that you showed your therapist. I’m much weirder in real life.  ✨ He/they. More?

 

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