Goodbye From Your Blog Manager

Though I’ll be leaving the team, I won’t forget all the things I’ve learned at Vent Over Tea – and I hope to carry it with me wherever I go.
Don’t Feed The Demon

As someone who struggles with a mental illness, I’ve often felt like I had to wrestle with an annoying little demon that lives in my brain.
When Your Mind Lies To You

Not everything our minds tell us is true: it’s extremely common to fall into faulty thinking patterns, or cognitive distortions, that can take a toll on our mental health.
Love and Attachment

In the world of dating, some partners seem to be overly attached while others are allergic to commitment. More often than not, this is the result of different attachment styles.
What It’s Like to Have Emetophobia

No one likes being sick. But emetophobia is more than that: it’s an all-consuming, paralyzing fear of throwing up that affects many aspects of daily life.
The Pressure to be Productive in a Pandemic

As everyone finds new ways to pass the time during the pandemic, many of us may feel guilty for not doing “enough.”
Self-Isolation and Mental Health

Self-isolation is a necessary step in our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some tips to help you through this difficult time.
Boredom Isn’t Boring

Webster’s dictionary defines boredom as “the state of being weary and restless through lack of interest.” That doesn’t sound very fun, and anyone that has ever been bored can confirm that it isn’t. Boredom can strike anywhere: on a long car trip, during a seemingly endless work meeting, or even on a weekend morning when […]
Surviving a Breakup 101

Going through a breakup isn’t easy, but it’s doable. Here are some things to remember in this difficult time.
The Value of Laughter

While it may seem counterintuitive to joke about mental illness, a sense of humour can be a powerful weapon to have in your arsenal.
Five Tips To Survive Job-Searching

Looking for work can be a taxing process, but there are things you can do to make it easier on your mental health.
Say Hi to our new Blog Manager, Anna

As the new blog manager here at Vent Over Tea, I’d like to introduce myself and tell you how I came to write for this community.