What do you say when someone asks you, "How are you?"

Do you pause to assess your own condition before responding

Or do you default to one of the well-known "excellent, OK, OK" phrases?

The Science Behind Self-Doubt

I have been dealing with some serious self-doubt lately. Which really had me thinking about the stories we tell ourselves. You know, the stories in our heads? The stories that we can only hear? Well here is what I cam up with while doing my research. It might require strength to let go of some mental scenarios, even if they cause heartache and pain. However, our readiness to do so will be proportional to our sense of freedom and comfort.

Who would be better to teach about mental health awareness to nurses? Me or a conventional expert? I am a survivor and an insider regarding my topic, my passion, and my calling. Survivors or insiders have lived the experience the expert's study. Survivors have insights that the experts don't. They bring forward neglected perspectives and a reality check on the experts' take.