Psychotropic medications and I possess a tumultuous relationship dating back to when I was seventeen years old. When my anxiety and depression hit an all-time high, I reluctantly tried Effexor for about two weeks followed […]
Today I pranced into my therapist’s office, bringing with me an air of confidence. I came in with an agenda. I provided her with some quick updates on my health and family, but nothing major […]
When most people make their New Year’s Resolutions, they seldom follow through. Usually, individuals put resolutions out there to jump on the bandwagon or just do not take it seriously. I decided to actually take […]
I had a lot of trouble throughout high school deciding a career path. Not trying to brag, but there really was not a subject that I was “bad” at. Across the board, my grades were […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
*****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 […]