Building the Wall
I am drained. There is no other way to put it. My emotional gas tank barely drifted into the nearest rest stop running on fumes. The last few weeks took a toll on me emotionally. […]
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Acceptance of Chronic Conditions
I truly made my mental health and self-care a priority about four years ago following a nasty breakup. It just so happened that receiving a diagnosis of fibromyalgia about a year later really put the […]
Making The Tough Choice
Day in and day out, I wake up with a foggy feeling. My forehead feels like wires stretch across it from temple to temple. Joints crack like bubble wrap. The slightest movement highlights tense, inflamed […]
Take Back Control of Your Thoughts
Not only do I work in the ever-interesting mental health field, but my specialized niche of schizophrenia spectrum disorders makes most outpatient offices look boring. Schizophrenia and other similar psychotic disorders are primarily characterized by […]
Feeling Fresh
Society expects us to have unconditional love for our parents coupled with putting out utmost trust in them no matter what. Sometimes however upholding this standard does more damage than good. Last night I was […]
The Truth About Therapy
*****WARNING: Some NSFW language in this upcoming post***** I am one crazy motherfucker. To say some screws are loose is an understatement. I put the “normal” in “abnormal.” I openly admit I am nuts. It […]
My Three (Well Four) Golden Rules
This September will mark ten years for yours truly working in the mental health field. That time frame includes seven different agencies and twelve different job titles ranging from intern to program supervisor. I worked […]
Moving Forward
This is for anyone who needs a pick-me-up. I’ve been there. I know how it feels, and I’ve gone through it. If you have read this far, I hope you continue to the end of […]
Open Letter to My Anxiety
Hey you. Yeah, you. We need to talk. I don’t know how to say it, so I’m just going to say it. This relationship just isn’t working. Seriously, let’s face the facts. We have been […]
In Response To…
I always wanted my blog to be an open, honest platform. I want this to be a safe place- not only for me, but also my readers and guest writers. Last week, with this idea […]