Most mental health counselors rely on a theoretical foundation that they put into practice. For yours truly, I leaned heavily towards cognitive intervention. That is not to say that improvements cannot be made to one’s […]
I am far from being a woman’s ideal of tall, dark, and handsome. I am 5’9″. I am Irish and Italian, resulting in a Casper the Friendly Ghost appearance. I am average-looking at best. I […]
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 […]
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 […]
*****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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The daily conversation between my thoughts and me feels like an awkward attempt at picking up a girl. Me: Hey, thoughts! Are you tired? Thoughts: No, why? Me: Because you’ve been running through my mind […]
For some reason or another, I worked with difficult populations in the mental health field. I specialize in early onset psychosis. I worked with individuals coming out of short-term units often following a suicide attempt. […]
Trust provides a fundamental foundation for any relationship. However, the extent to which we trust covers a vast spectrum. At the most basic level, we even trust strangers. When we walk down the sidewalk or […]