Praised for providing one of the most accurate and compassionate portrayals of living with mental health issues, The CW’s Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is breaking the the stigma of mental illness one episode at a time.
The show’s dark jokes about everyday struggles like changing your sheets, eating right and the anxiety attacks caused by one unanswered text resonate with countless viewers and teach important lessons about living with a mental health disorder.
Mental health issues can come with a lot of self-doubt and fear of the future
[youtube expand=1 site_id=26461365]
There’s no black and white solution
Romantic relationships may fuel underlying issues
[youtube expand=1 site_id=26461365]
Self-care is more than making yourself look good for others
[youtube expand=1 site_id=26461365]
When things fall apart, professional help may be needed
[youtube expand=1 site_id=26461365]
Social media can be particularly unhealthy
[youtube expand=1 site_id=26461365]
The crippling power of procrastination
[youtube expand=1 site_id=26461365]
Pay attention to your emotions and find their source
Addiction may be part of the problem
[youtube expand=1 site_id=26461365]
Looks may be deceiving
[youtube expand=1 site_id=26461365]
Sometimes a quiet night in is the best gift you can give yourself
Self-loathing spirals are real and never pretty...
[youtube expand=1 site_id=26461365]
... and neither is depression, despite what movies tell you
[youtube expand=1 site_id=26461365]
Your mental health may become a matter of life and death
Toxic relationships with parents may contribute
[youtube expand=1 site_id=26461365]
But you need to take responsibility for your own bad behavior too
[youtube expand=1 site_id=26461365]
Don't point fingers
[youtube expand=1 site_id=26461365]
Accept the messiness of life
[youtube expand=1 site_id=26461365]
Learn to say no
Getting the right diagnosis is crucial, but it’s just the beginning
[youtube expand=1 site_id=26461365]
