Lara-ism

Lara Monica B. Magat
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I’m diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety disorder and Bipolar disorder. This platform is a brutally honest narration of my experiences related to Mental Health, Self-awareness & Relationships. I hope by being unapologetically who I am, I can make you feel safe to be unapologetically who you TRULY are too. My episodes are also recorded on video. Find @lara.isms on Instagram and click the link in my bio.

  1. 10/19/2024

    Thriving at Work with Mental Health Challenges

    2024 has been the toughest year of my career so far, but I’m proud of how I’ve handled it with grace and composure. Interestingly, it also turned out to be the most rewarding. The Universe truly works in curious ways. Recently, I had the honor of being selected as a speaker for World Mental Health Day during a global webcast. There was no assigned theme, no prompts, and no scripts. I’m grateful that the Leaders and organizers trusted me to speak freely—no reviews, no approvals. I knew exactly what I wanted to say the moment I was informed. Talking about mental health has always felt natural to me. I centered my message around three key points: vulnerability, curiosity, and kindness. As I refined what I wrote, I decided to align it with the language Shell is currently using—Care, Courage, and Curiosity. It was a perfect match: • Have the courage to be vulnerable. • Stay curious when things get tough. • Choose kindness to strengthen the ability to care for others. I recorded my presentation with the intent of transcribing it into an article, but for now, I’ve decided to share the audio instead. Please excuse the pauses, especially the moment when someone went off mute (and said “call my brother!” in a language unfamiliar to me 🤣) mid-speech. These days, with so much fear, violence, and uncertainty in the world, it’s easy to feel jaded. But I take comfort in knowing that Shell remains a powerful platform for positive change. I’ve been given the opportunity—twice now—to use my voice, share my story, and create meaningful impact. While I’m humbled by the trust placed in me, I also feel encouraged to keep showing up and contributing to conversations that matter. ❤️💛💜

    Thriving at Work with Mental Health Challenges

  2. 03/10/2022

    Self-harm and Interventions

    ⚠️TRIGGER WARNING: Self-harm In this episode, I shared what I went through yesterday after harming myself.

    Self-harm and Interventions

  3. 03/03/2022

    Depression Can Feel Like a Blackhole

    ⚠️TRIGGER WARNING: Suicidal Ideation Last night, I had a moment of severe depression. I broke down. But I reminded myself that it was just a symptom of my disorder. I thought of sharing it in case anyone is feeling the same. If that's you, here's a HUG.

    Depression Can Feel Like a Blackhole

  4. 02/03/2022

    Depression and Being Kind to Yourself

    In this episode, I shared what I've been going through while in a depressive episode. I've realized during therapy that I've been too harsh on myself lately so it's nice to be reminded to be kinder to myself, to let myself be because I'm not doing okay right now. I just need to do what I can at the moment to get by. Survive now, thrive later.

    Depression and Being Kind to Yourself

  5. 01/11/2022

    My Change in Diagnosis, Recent Coping Mechanism, Not Being Optimistic is Okay and a Childhood Trauma

    First episode of the year is a salad of things. I talked about 1) how officially, my diagnosis is bipolar disorder type 1 (not type 2) and the consequent medication adjustment, 2) how I've been coping, while still in a depressive episode, but now able to function enough to work half days, 3) how we don't have be optimistic all the time especially during this pandemic, the same way that we shouldn't tell people to see their trauma as a good thing because it's what made them who they are today and lastly, 4) how one of my childhood trauma is affecting my relationship and my perception of marriage. Whew! I hope you get something out of that chaos.

    My Change in Diagnosis, Recent Coping Mechanism, Not Being Optimistic is Okay and a Childhood Trauma

  6. 12/25/2021

    Alone During The Holidays

    A short tribute to those who are spending the holiday season alone or in whatever other unconventional way. I SEE YOU. It’s okay. There’s nothing wrong with you.

    Alone During The Holidays

  7. 12/17/2021

    Bipolar Disorder and Manic Episodes

    Fresh from a therapy session, I recorded to share an epiphany about my diagnosis (as Bipolar Type 1 Disorder). In this episode, I focused on the other pole of the spectrum, that is Mania. I shared examples of manic behavior, which include my own. This, yet again, is another reminder that not all mental health disorders are extreme. Sometimes, they may seem like simple and normal behaviors, so don't be quick to judge people.

    Bipolar Disorder and Manic Episodes

  8. 12/13/2021

    My Personal Notes: How We Manage Our Expectations

    This is a short episode. I just wanted to share my thoughts about expectations – how our expectations is related to our constant struggle with control over our lives.

    My Personal Notes: How We Manage Our Expectations
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I’m diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety disorder and Bipolar disorder. This platform is a brutally honest narration of my experiences related to Mental Health, Self-awareness & Relationships. I hope by being unapologetically who I am, I can make you feel safe to be unapologetically who you TRULY are too. My episodes are also recorded on video. Find @lara.isms on Instagram and click the link in my bio.

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  • Creator
    Lara Monica B. Magat
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Lara Monica B. Magat
  • Show Website
    Lara-ism