mental health – John Eli Garay, MBA/MS, LAC

Back to Work

90 days ago I found myself at work, staring at the screen, hearing the phone ring, but unable to click on the dialer to answer it.
What once had been a joy to me (supporting students), had unexpectedly transformed itself into a trigger- setting off a panic attack that sent me on a tailspin toward an emotional and cognitive shutdown.

Healing my Grief (Day2)

I find some mornings more difficult to wake up to than others.
Today was one of those days.

6 things That I have learned from my mental health journey

At that point, I knew that his personal convictions were not based on reality and that meeting with him was causing more harm to me than good.

Hey bro! (imagine)

I know that this is the last thing that you want to hear… but you have to give yourself permission to imagine what life can be like outside of your mess.

Express yourself

It took me a long time, and many heartaches to learn that “feelings” are not my enemy.

One good breath deserves another

I couldn’t help but feel admiration for him. How does one stand up and make such a bold statement at the heals of your best friend ending his own life? Yet he spoke as eloquently as he could despite his pain. Little did he know that those words would echo in my mind for days to come.