Depression Filters, 5

Depression filters hide anger that has turned inward. That stale anger needs to see the light of day for relief. Journal Prompts: My anger needs to air out... The anger that has turned inward is directed at...

Depression Filters, 4

Depression filters deceive. They claim narrow options and no outlets. Journal Prompts: I need a way out to... I wish I could untangle...

Depression Filters, 3

A depression filter pushes you inward to the emotional fetal position. It brings out our selfish, not because of a moral failing, but because all energy is preserved for survival

Depression Filters, 2

Depression filters are your no stretch, tight jeans. They offer no favors. Stiff. They have little flexibility in how they interpret the world.

Depression Filters, 1

Depression filters are like the audio recording on the airport shuttle. It’s the same thing, right on time, every time, no nuance.

Self-Evaluation, 3

Measure time spent hiding. Different from having reasonable privacy, hiding is fueled by the fear of isolation, embarrassment, and shame. Journal Prompts: How much energy do you put towards hiding? I hide... I feel embarrassed by...

Self-Evaluation, 2

Write about the quality of your current mental health compared with a different period of your life. Use these prompts for both time periods: What types of behaviors are observable to a bystander? What experiences are not visible, but are instead private?

Self-Evaluation, 1

Whatever the tone and content of your self-evaluation ticker, it’s unlikely objective and without bias. Instead, self-evaluation tends to velcro to old voices and external evaluators. While we may never reach complete objectivity, this series aims to increase it. Journal Prompt: My self-evaluation tends to velcro to...

Boundaries, With Yourself, 9

Stop gaslighting yourself, it's too much. Journal Prompt: ...is too much.

Boundaries, With Yourself, 8

Lost contact with yourself, means less sensitivity to self-abusive practices. Self-abusive practices... Harm. Restrict. Punish. Binge. Control. Demean. Journal Prompt: When I lose contact with myself, I...