Hello my friends, Hi from your mental health advocate. What are some behavior changes you are implementing to best care for yourself? My unusually high level of anxiety has led me to cut out caffeine, processed sugar and alcohol. I am doing the right things. My anxiety is still sky high. The lesson I am… Read More »
I am deeply ashamed. Ashamed of being me. Never good enough. Often scared and anxious. Always grappling with the meaning of existence. What am I to do with this heartbeat? How do I join the ocean and find a sense of belonging? What can I do to stop the pain? In my head, there is… Read More »
To be or not to be continues to shapeshift into a new puzzle. It is not smart to ponder such a question in the depth of depression and anxiety. Alas, I have no place to run but face this utterly human question. Writing might be helpful. The pandemic has made the past present; reality sharp… Read More »
Hi there, Are you looking for wisdom from people who seem to have the life you want? What does that life look like? Are you married with kids? What are you doing? Perhaps like me, you have an existential crisis every quarter. Perhaps like me, you are a seeker. Perhaps like me, you are trying… Read More »
On Monday, my internet connection was disrupted. I jumped – in typical rodent manner, I ran in circles trying to get nowhere. I phoned the internet service provider and was connected with a technician that suggested unplugging my modem and replugging it. A technique I have tried. I asked my coworkers to test out whether… Read More »
Hi there, Did you spot any “odd” color combinations on your walk? I saw flowers with bright rosy pedals and clustered yellow centers – two warm and bright colors wrestling with each other. How dare you nature?! How dare you throw colors so vibrant at me with full abandon?! What else can I do besides… Read More »
Greetings, Is your eating disorder back online? Are you so anxious you feel like you are about to explode? Do you get no solid rest and do not want to get up to do anything? Even things you’d enjoy like writing, singing and making music? If you check Yes to the above questions, you are… Read More »