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Navigating Chronic Illness: A Practical Guide to Advocacy, Organization, and Self-Compassion
Advocating for yourself in a healthcare setting can feel overwhelming. You may grapple with feelings of guilt for needing accommodations or
John Ellis
Jan 224 min read
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Finding Peace in Chaos: How to Protect Your Mental Health Without Tuning Out
Have you ever caught yourself endlessly scrolling through breaking news, trying to stay on top of everything, only to feel more drained and
John Ellis
Jan 224 min read
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Breaking Free From the Overthinking Trap: 3 Practical Tools for Mental Clarity
Ever find yourself replaying the same conversation over and over, wondering if you said the wrong thing?
John Ellis
Jan 224 min read
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Why “Acting Normal” Isn’t Helping—And What Really Works
Have you ever been told to “just act normal”? It sounds harmless, right? But for anyone navigating mental health challenges, this...
John Ellis
Jan 84 min read
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Speak Your Truth: Train Your Brain for Confidence with DEAR MAN
Speak Your Truth: Train Your Brain for Confidence with DEAR MAN Ever feel like a deer in the headlights when it’s time for a tough...
John Ellis
Jan 63 min read
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Uncovering the True Self: A Journey of Personal Discovery III
Healing from Complex PTSD (CPTSD) is a deeply layered process—filled with challenges.
John Ellis
Jan 65 min read
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Mindfulness – Observing, Describing, and Participating
Ever Feel Like Life’s Chaos Has You in Its Grip? Picture this: you walk into the kitchen and see the sink overflowing. Water is spilling...
John Ellis
Jan 43 min read
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Books That Resonated With Me
These are books I have personally read multiple times and found immense value in.
John Ellis
Jan 35 min read
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Uncovering the True Self: A Journey of Personal Discover II
When I reflect on the next chapter of my journey, I see a recurring theme: the struggle to measure up to expectations—both external and in
John Ellis
Jan 25 min read
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Healing from Trauma: Building Trust in Yourself, Your Partner, and Your Relationship with CPTSD
Learn how to recognize and manage trauma-driven doubts, nurture self-compassion, and build a relationship rooted in trust and growth.
John Ellis
Jan 24 min read
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Uncovering the True Self: A Journey of Personal Discovery I
Uncovering the True Self: A Journey of Personal Discovery Part One Entry One - A Journey of Emotions Part of a personal series...
John Ellis
Dec 30, 20245 min read
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The Rise of Peer Services: A History of Hope in the Recovery Movement
If resilience had a soundtrack, it would echo with the voices of those who have walked the path of recovery, turning their challenges...
John Ellis
Dec 29, 20245 min read
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What's the Big Deal About CPTSD?
If you’ve ever shared your CPTSD story online, you’ve likely heard: “Isn’t that just PTSD?” - “Why can’t you just move on?” The words...
John Ellis
Dec 29, 20244 min read
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Go with the Flow: How Radical Acceptance Can Transform Your Mental Health
Picture this: you’re caught in a powerful current. The more you thrash, the more exhausted you get, and the less control you have.
John Ellis
Dec 28, 20243 min read
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Stop the Runaway Train of Intense Emotions: Using TIPP to Regain Control
Discover how the TIPP technique from DBT can act as your emotional emergency brake, helping you stop overwhelming feelings in their tracks.
John Ellis
Dec 26, 20243 min read
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The Loneliness Epidemic: Why We’re All Feeling a Little Too Alone
Loneliness isn’t just about being alone. It’s about feeling disconnected even when surrounded by people. It’s the gap between the...
John Ellis
Dec 23, 20243 min read
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From Diagnosis to Discovery: Embracing the Recovery Model in Mental Health
The Medical Model: A GPS Stuck in "Lost" Mode
The medical model in mental health acts like a GPS that assumes you’re lost. It’s designed
John Ellis
Dec 14, 20243 min read
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Understanding Ace Scores, CPTSD, and Finding Your Path Forward
For many, Aces don’t occur in isolation. Some groups experience a compounding of stress...
John Ellis
Dec 13, 20243 min read
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Warm Lines: A Beacon of Connection in Challenging Times
In a world that often feels increasingly disconnected, finding someone to talk to can make all the difference. That’s where Warm Lines come
John Ellis
Dec 13, 20243 min read
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Mastering Resilience: How Opposite Action Can Transform Your Emotions
Life throws curveballs that can lead to overwhelming emotions—anger, anxiety, sadness, or even apathy. For men navigating the complexities
John Ellis
Dec 12, 20242 min read
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Discover DBSA: Free Peer Support Services for Your Mental Wellness Journey
In today’s fast-paced world, finding support for mental health challenges can feel overwhelming, especially when cost becomes a barrier.
John Ellis
Dec 1, 20242 min read
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