In case you’re new to my blog, allow me to say hello, and furthermore add that I recently got a severe concussion. If you follow or read my blog to any extent, you’re already aware of this, and I apologize for the redundancy. I got the first concussion toward the end of July and the … More The frustrating reality of concussion recovery
Most of us are familiar with the ideology that because the past is, quite literally, in the past, it isn’t something we should affix a tremendous amount of our efforts or attention to. In a general sense, this mindset makes sense – what occurred in the past is done, and it cannot be changed no … More Is leaving the past in the past always a good thing?
I know I’ve mentioned several times here on my blog my history of mental health issues – anxiety, depression, OCPD, PTSD and eating disorders, to name a few. What I am uncertain of, however, is if I’ve gone into much detail regarding what prompted my onslaught of mental illness, and while I won’t write you … More The subjectivity of coping with trauma
As I stated in yesterday’s post, I thought I would comprise a mini-series here on my blog in which I answer some common questions people often have for anyone in eating disorder recovery. I’m happy to answer any questions anyone may have, but I figure I’ll generate the conversation by starting with some that are … More Q and A: Eating disorder recovery edition (part two)
As I sit here writing today’s post, I am pleased to report that I have officially hit day five of the COVID chronicles. The fifth day can potentially be the last day that one with COVID shows symptoms, so here is hoping. I’m feeling better than I was a few days ago. The muscle aches … More COVID update
It’s never fun to wake up with a cold. You open your crusty eyes, roll out of bed and feel your body aching. Your head is pounding, your sinuses feel like they’re filled with cement, and your throat feels like you’ve swallowed a white-hot poker. Chances are you have a bug of some sort. Cue … More At-home cold remedies that actually work
I like to think I have a relatively strong immune system. I don’t get sick often, and I haven’t been sick for a couple of years, actually. That is, until last week. Although I don’t get sick often, I will say that when I do, it hits me like a brick wall, and I tend … More How to beat the bugs this winter
February 26th to March 4th marks National Eating Disorder Awareness Week for the 2018 year. Every year I take it upon myself to post something to social media signifying my own experience with an eating disorder in hopes of potentially helping others who may be suffering in silence. By choosing to be transparent in regard … More Helping Eating Disorder Victims
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