Not everything from 2025 got resolved, and that’s okay. 💛 Carry forward what matters and step into 2026 with intention. #mentalhealth #selfcare

Starting 2026 with three promises for our mental health: honoring boundaries, celebrating small wins, and offering ourselves grace on the hard days. 💛 #mentalhealth #NewYear2026

The lies we tell ourselves often sound like truth because we’ve heard them for so long. But negative self-talk can be unlearned. Reframing your inner dialogue is a powerful act of self-respect, especially as we step into a new year. #SelfTalk #Healing

This winter has been heavy ❄️ The final post in my Season of Shadows series reflects on rest, reflection, and supporting your mental health. Read more on Substack: @theCaralyn Dreyer #mentalhealth #selfcare

Be proud of what it took to get through this year, even if no one else saw it. That effort still matters. #mentalhealth #healing

Sometimes “I’m fine” hides exhaustion, anxiety, or feelings we don’t share. How are you really today? #mentalhealth #selfreflection

Feeling safe isn’t always easy, especially when past experiences shape how we move through the world. Relearning safety is a process, and a meaningful one. #mentalhealth #healing #trauma medium.com/@thecaralynd...

Survival changes us, it teaches patience, strength, and compassion we never expected. Keep showing up. 💖 #mentalhealth #emotionalwellness #traumasurvivor

Gentle reminders for your mental health recovery and navigating relapse, take a moment this weekend to breathe. Full episode available now; new episode drops in 2 weeks on Podbean, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. #WeekendWellness #MentalHealthRecovery

Take care of your mental health first thing in the morning! #mentalwellness #mentalhealth #weekendwellness medium.com/@thecaralynd...

Let’s be honest, sometimes we place expectations on others they can’t meet, or on ourselves we can’t sustain. As the New Year approaches, reflect on the expectations you carry, and step into the year with more peace and clarity. #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #emotionalwellness

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to everyone 🎄 No matter how today finds you, I hope you’re able to show up in a way that feels safest and most honest for you. Peace, healing, and hope are still allowed, even in the quiet, complicated moments. #mentalwellness #christmas

Your holiday doesn't have to look like anyone else's. Honor your feelings, your pace, and the way you need to spend this season. Peace and self-care matter most.🎄 #MerryChristmas #mentalpeace

Some days life isn’t fair. Showing up anyway, quietly, steadily, with courage, is its own strength. #mentalhealth #resilience

Relapse isn’t failure, it’s part of mental health recovery. Setbacks happen, and each one is a chance to learn and grow. Full episode out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podbean. #mentalhealth #mentalwellness

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned this year is how patterns of protection show up with people we encounter. Sometimes, they cover for each other even when manipulation is obvious. Boundaries speak louder than explanations. 
#boundaries #selfawareness

If being kinder to yourself feels harder than pushing through, you’re not alone. Healing doesn’t always start with softness, sometimes it starts with understanding why softness felt unsafe in the first place. 🤍 #trauma #mentalhealth medium.com/@thecaralynd...

The holidays can add pressure we don’t talk about enough. This clip is a reminder that you don’t have to show up at 100%, and protecting your peace is part of caring for your mental health. Full episode out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean. #mentalhealthrecovery #holidaystress

Overmonitoring thoughts and emotions can quietly increase anxiety in mental health recovery. Learning to trust your process and set healthy boundaries is key. Read more on Substack @TheCaralynDreyer #mentalhealthrecovery #emotionalwellness open.substack.com/pub/thecaral...

Relapse is a part of mental health recovery, not a failure. In today’s clip from Through the Darkness, I share tips for moving through setbacks with compassion and patience. Full episode available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean. #mentalhealthrecovery #emotionalwellness

Mental health is often lived quietly, in ways others don’t see. This spotlight features Arilia Winn’s story of reflection and recovery. Read more on Substack at The Caralyn Dreyer.🔗👇 #mentalhealth #recovery #healing

Some days, the hardest thing you can do is let yourself simply be. You don’t have to explain or justify yourself, just exist authentically. #mentalhealth #mentalwellness

I recently had the chance to sit down with Jamie on Going Thru W/Jamie to talk about my mental health journey and how the loss of my grandmother in high school shaped my recovery. Full episode available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthrecovery

Recovery doesn’t stop when symptoms ease.
This week’s mental health recovery post looks at the emotional work that often follows stability. Read more on Substack at @thecaralyndreyer #mentalhealth #mentalhealthrecovery open.substack.com/pub/thecaral...

Recovery often shows up in the small, quiet steps. These lessons from this year are a reminder that growth takes time and patience. #MentalHealthRecovery #HealingJourney

Hey parents whose kids don't want to see them over the holidays: Those kids usually have very good reasons and the problem is almost always you.

Just 1 day left to view the on demand replay of my Doctor Who Game Show! All on demand tickets allow you to watch the show any time day or night up to and including December 17th. #DoctorWho www.patreon.com/posts/143284...

Relapse in mental health recovery isn’t failure, it’s information. Setbacks show where care and support are needed. Full episode out now on Podbean, Apple Podcasts & Spotify. #MentalHealth #Recovery

Low-pressure coping tools can help support mental health during busy or overwhelming weeks. Small, intentional practices often make the biggest difference. #mentalhealth #copingstrategies

Relapse in mental health recovery can feel isolating, but it’s often part of long-term mental health recovery. In this episode, I talk honestly about what relapse can look like and how to keep going with compassion. #mentalhealthrecovery #healingjourney

Chapter 2 is taking shape. Recovery changes how you tell your story, and I’m learning to write from where I actually am, not where I think I should be. #mentalhealthrecovery #healingjourney #traumarecovery #writingprocess #mentalwellness

Trauma recovery is exhausting in ways most people never see. If you’re tired, it doesn’t mean you’re failing, it means you’re healing. #traumarecovery #mentalhealth medium.com/@thecaralynd...

#mentalhealth #protectyourpeace

Sometimes it feels like everyone is copying what works. But nothing shines if it isn’t rooted in your own choices and your own path. #authenticity #mentalhealthrecovery

Some weeks feel heavier than others. If this was one of those weeks, take a moment to notice the small wins and give yourself credit for making it through. #mentalhealth #selfcompassion

Happy Thursday Everyone ☀️ Here’s your reminder that you’re allowed to grow at your own pace, rest when you need to, and honor the version of you who’s trying their best. You’re doing more beautifully than you think.

Next Tuesday, a new episode of Through the Darkness: A Mental Recovery Podcast drops! I’m talking about relapse in mental health recovery, why setbacks happen and how to keep moving forward. #mentalhealth #selfcompassion

Winter can quietly drain your energy and motivation. ❄️ Be gentle with yourself, small steps still count. #mentalhealth #selfcompassion

Usually, I share my weekly mental health tips on the blog, but Blogger is acting up this today, so I’m posting this tip on Substack instead! 💛 This week’s focus: quieting your inner critic. #mentalwellness #mentalhealth open.substack.com/pub/thecaral...

I almost lost myself to the darkness. Today, I’m choosing to be the light. 💛 #mentalwellness #mentalhealthrecovery

Trauma doesn’t just change what happened, it changes how we relate to ourselves afterward. I’m exploring that in a new Medium series. Part one is out now. medium.com/@thecaralynd... #traumahealing #mentalhealthrecovery

Healing reveals who has worn out their welcome. #healing #boundaries

Stop waiting for anyone to sign off on your life. The only approval that matters is your own. #selfapproval #growthmindset”

Grief shows up in ways we don’t always expect, especially when we’re in recovery. During Grief Awareness Week, I’m sharing some honest reflections on what it’s been like to hold grief and healing at the same time. #grief #mentalhealth caralyndreyer.blogspot.com/2025/12/navi...

As the year winds down, it’s easy to get caught up in what’s left undone. Remember to pause and notice how far you’ve come, every bit of showing up matters. Read more on LinkedIn. #mentalhealth #selfcare www.linkedin.com/pulse/pressu...

Learning to notice the signals our bodies send can change the way we move through recovery. Slow down, check in, and give yourself that small moment of care. 💛 Read more: caralyndreyer.blogspot.com #mentalhealth #selfawareness

Thankful for my article, “From Healing to Advocacy: Caralyn Dreyer’s Journey Into Mental Health Recovery,” being featured in FORCE Magazine #mentalhealth #recovery

Seasonal depression isn’t just “winter blues.” It’s the emotional weight that settles in when you’ve been strong for too long. Be gentle with yourself this season. Read more on Substack: @thecaralyndreyer #mentalhealth #emotionalwellness open.substack.com/pub/thecaral...

A few grounding + steadying tips that have been helping me stay centered lately. You can read the full breakdown at caralyndreyer.blogspot.com 💙 #mentalhealth #mentalwellness

Holiday peace starts with choosing what supports you, not what drains you. #mentalhealth #boundaries