Okay, this will be a bit of a rant-y post. Maybe it’s the mood I am in (thank you hypomania for keeping me so honest). I want to talk about the way we portray ourselves on social media. I mean, how often do you post a picture without editing it […]
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First, let’s start with what an MO is. MO is short for modus operandi. A phrase you may have heard thousands of times before if you watch any legal or crime series. Something I hadn’t given much consideration to before. Here’s what it means: Personally, I think the “unvarying or […]
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Advance apology in case you are expecting a positive post- this isn’t one. It’s just something that came to mind, and I felt better after writing it. How many times do you tell someone you feel stressed out or anxious and they say “Me too!”, but they really have no […]
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I am not a jealous person. Really. Except when it comes to one thing. I am jealous of those who don’t have anxiety. And I know you’re thinking “Well, everyone has something”. Well, most people have a normal range of emotions (excuse my use of the word normal here). A range […]
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My husband asked me how my psychiatrist’s appointment was. I didn’t feel like talking about it. I felt it was easier to write it out instead. This is the result. I was hesitant to post this as a blog as it is so sensitive and personal but this is who […]
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Find out who you are and do it on purpose- Dolly Parton I started writing this blog post about 5 weeks ago, after a conversation I had with someone who made me feel like my feelings were being minimized. I know it wasn’t that person’s intention and I am not […]
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I don’t think any one enjoys getting older after a certain age. You realize that “adulting” is hard and it really sucks at times, for lack of a more eloquent way of putting it. I recently turned 35. It feels so strange to say (write) that. I don’t know where […]
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The bottle of pills is staring at me. It’s calling out my name. It’s within reach, but I am not going to be reliant on Clonazepam to get me through the rest of the week. I already took half of one today. I want to gain control of the situation, […]
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I ask this question all the time. Where did time go? How does the time pass so fast? Just a heads up, I am in a mixed state, and this blog post may reflect the spectrum of emotions I am currently feeling, so you are going to see some sad, […]
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If I told you I didn’t answer your call because I was at a doctor’s appointment, what would your first reaction be? Would you think I was seeing my family physician for a specific reason or for an annual check up? Would you be worried that I was feeling unwell […]
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