Depression, as most of us know, is a form of mental illness. More specifically, it is considered to be a mood disorder, and it is one that the majority of us have some familiarity with. By familiarity, I don’t necessarily mean experiencing it yourself, but perhaps you know of someone who has or has had … More Recognizing the risks of depression
I’m not entirely sure when this started to happen, but within the past few years, I’ve come to notice how much I struggle to process information when I have too much of it internalized in my mind. I figure it might have to do with having ADHD, but I’m not a professional, so I don’t … More Drowning in your thoughts? Try writing them down
Despite being active and involved with sports for most of my life, the anxiety that attaches itself to performance and quality is something I have always struggled with. Not every athlete experiences sports anxiety, but based on my own observations, enough do; it is an incredibly frustrating experience, and it is also one that is … More Have you ever tried sports meditation?
Continuing the conversation we started yesterday, today’s post will be an extension of our chat about self-care and how to go about saving some money while still taking care of ourselves. As I said in yesterday’s post, self-care is of tremendous importance; however, many of us refrain from partaking in it because of the cost … More Here’s how to practice affordable self-care (part two)
I tend to avoid speaking and writing honestly about how I am doing because the genuine answer is usually not wonderful, both mentally and physically, as a result of having Lyme disease. But, as of late, the mental burden has become a bit overwhelming, so I figured I would engage with some catharsis through a … More The mental toll of chronic illness
My grandmother taught me at a very young age to always abstain from using the word hate. She told me it is a harsh and cruel word that should not be used to describe one’s feelings toward anything, and while I do try my best to abide by her teachings, there are absolutely some things … More Two effective phrases to use when dealing with a narcissist
I would wager that one in every three women could read the title of today’s post and think to themselves, Yup, sounds about right, without even needing to read the content. That isn’t to say that men might not also think the same thing upon reading today’s title; however, speaking realistically, women are mistreated and … More Recognizing hypocrisy in the mental health realm
The prevalence of mental health issues is arguably at an all-time high, statistically speaking, and while this is an alarming realization, I wouldn’t say it is an unlikely one. This world is full of all sorts of atrocities, and it doesn’t seem to be improving anytime soon. So many of us are dealing with mental … More The importance of checking in on your loved ones
I wouldn’t consider myself someone who is an avid watcher of Marvel, or superhero, films. I’ve seen a handful, and all of them have been entertaining from what I can recall, but I have friends who have quite literally seen every Marvel film in existence, hence why I don’t classify myself as a massive Marvel … More Here’s why ‘Thunderbolts*’ is so much more than a Marvel movie
I had a relatively severe eating disorder when I was in high school. I was officially diagnosed with Anorexia and Binge eating disorder once I began my recovery, and I recognize now that I also had Orthorexia, however, the term had not yet been coined when I was ill. I have lost count of how … More The danger of of using medical terms loosely
I’ve lost count of the number of times people have asked me what it is like living with Lyme disease, and, furthermore, the ways in which the illness impacts my daily life. As much as I appreciate the interest and the willingness of others to learn more about Lyme disease, I always explain to individuals … More Chronic illness: a different experience for everyone
I would wager that trauma, sadly, is something that is relevant to more of us than not. It’s a horrible thing to endure, and because it can occur in so many different ways and forms, its lasting effects can vary drastically as well, both in severity and duration. I don’t intend for this post to … More Dealing with trauma: fight or flee?
Today’s post will be a continuation of our discussion regarding burnout and its common signs and symptoms. Burnout is no joke, and while I’ve never experienced it myself, I’ve come close. If anything, I’m sort of always dangerously bordering on burnout with Lyme disease, if I’m not attentive to how much strenuous activity I’m engaging … More Burnout: know the signs (part two)
I recently wrote a post discussing a young woman who pushed herself to the absolute limit mentally and physically and ended up having a heart attack. The source of this information was an Instagram reel, and the woman explained how she now has a stint in her chest due to damage from the heart attack. … More Burnout: know the signs (part one)
As promised at the conclusion of yesterday’s post, today’s will continue our conversation about the correlation between neurodivergence and tone of voice. If you’re neurotypical, meaning you tend to process information ‘normally,’ it is quite possible you have had a conversation with someone neurodivergent and have walked away from the chat thinking the neurodivergent individual … More The connection between neurodivergency and tone of voice (part two)
While I would wager most of us are familiar with the term imposter, I’m not exactly sure how many of us can say we have heard of, or, furthermore, know a thing or two about Imposter Syndrome. Like the name of the condition itself suggests, Imposter Syndrome involves being under the impression that any success … More Are you familiar with Imposter Syndrome?
Neurodivergence is a term that I would argue has gained tremendous traction in the mental health realm over the past couple of years. I feel as though the term was almost unheard of up until relatively recently, and because many people are unfamiliar with the term, I thought I would discuss it here with all … More What does it mean to be neurodivergent?
I’ve debated being more transparent about my marijuana use here on my blog with all of you, my lovely readers, and I think I’ve mostly decided to be a little more forthcoming about it. I suppose the reason for my hesitancy to discuss it openly here is a fear of turning anyone off, but, because … More Where do you get your ganja?
Without sounding like a complete and utter Debby Downer, I have not had the best of luck in regard to my health as of late. I was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2021, and while it is not a walk in the park, I have my suspicions that my illness is contributing to other injuries … More Feeling overwhelmed? You might benefit from this philosophy
I’ve been procrastinating a few jobs that are all relative to me for the past little while. I suppose I should recognize that the delay in completing these jobs is a result, in part, of procrastination; the other reason is my schedule has been a wee bit busy as of late thanks to appointments and … More Decluttering: a physical and mental relief
When I think back to how I dressed when I was younger, meaning in my teens and into my early 20s, I genuinely cannot comprehend what in the actual fuck I was thinking at times. I certainly identified with tight fitting clothing; I would only wear skinny jeans that I basically had to remove with … More The mature realization of dressing for comfort
Back in the beginning of August, the conclusion of my regular rugby season came to a rather abrupt and unfortunate end. I sustained a serious concussion and whiplash during the game, and while I am grateful the injury happened at the end of the season, it still wasn’t wonderful time-wise in the sense we were … More In pain? Consider visiting Achieve Movement Health Clinic
I’m currently in the process of re-watching the documentary on Netflix titled Simone Biles Rising. If the name didn’t give it away, this four-part series is about Simone Biles, arguably the best gymnast to ever exist, and the struggles she has encountered throughout the duration of her gymnastics career. If you haven’t watched it, I … More It’s easy being the underdog
While I’m not entirely sure if driving anxiety is a technical term for what I’m about to discuss, for now, we’re rolling with it. I like to think perhaps I’ve coined a new definition for something I personally experience, but perhaps I’m just being hopeful. Over ten years ago, I was in a rather awful … More Driving anxiety: can you relate?
The notion of masking is a prevalent concept in the mental health world, although it does relate more to ADHD or ADD in comparison to other diagnoses, from what I have read (and I am not an expert). Masking involves changing ourselves physically, emotionally, and psychologically to best suit our surroundings. I suppose an easier … More Masking: are you a culprit?
Brain health, as a general concept, is a rather important one. I think we should probably all aspire to enhance our overall brain health and function seeing as our brains are so significant in regard to what they do, and, thankfully, there are more materials available now than ever before to do just that. I … More Looking to boost your brain health? Read this
The notion of releasing anger is one of great importance in terms of a person’s overall well-being and mental health. What is unfortunate, however, is that many people are completely unaware of not only the significance of releasing anger, but furthermore, how to actually go about releasing it. A simple Google search of anger-releasing techniques … More How do you release anger?
Despite the tremendous progress mental health discussions and acceptance have made in the last few years, I can’t help but feel as though the term therapy still has a negative connotation attached to it. I would wager I’m not alone in thinking this, either. Perhaps our instinct encourages us to feel ashamed or embarrassed about … More Unsure if you should see a therapist? Read this
Anyone who plays sports, to any extent, is arguably familiar with the saying ‘don’t get in your head,’ or something similar to it. Granted, we shouldn’t really aspire to be in our own heads with anything we do in life, meaning we should trust ourselves and our decisions and avoid anxiety in the process. In … More The power of mentality in sports
I consider myself rather fortunate in the sense I’ve never been someone who experiences anxiety toward the medical realm. That is not to suggest I enjoy seeing doctors for whatever reason, because I wouldn’t say it’s my favourite past time; rather, whenever I do have to see a doctor or undergo some sort of test, … More Read this if you suffer from medical anxiety
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