It’s been almost a month since my last blog post. It would be a lie to say I haven’t spent a great deal of time, both in therapy and personally, processing the emotions that came with making that public. It was a precarious and vulnerable post that’s been met with questions by some people who
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I planned a post for this week about relationships. It was generic but also specific if that makes any sense. I wrote about 700 words, including information about cutting people out of your life and really loving someone. I started it before my “job that pays the bills,” then checked my email and realized the
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We’re at the beginning of Adolescent & Young (AYA) Adult Cancer Awareness Week 2022. This is the third year I can celebrate this week, if you even want to call it a “celebration”. I don’t think anyone celebrates a cancer diagnosis or living with the disease, much less going through it before the age of 40. For those of
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Overwhelmed? Overworked? Burnt out? I can relate because I work 70+ hours a week between all the other things I have going on. It’s a lot, but I have goals I’m trying to reach, and tasks are required to get there. What I’m not doing is prioritizing my sanity on the journey to achieve those goals. My
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Running. It’s my passion, my escape, and a rare time when nothing else in the world matters. It’s just me out there pounding pavement. I become stronger with each stride, both physically and mentally. Running isn’t the only way to experience this type of high, but it’s how I get there. It’s my favorite workout,
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I wanted to make a phenomenal post today in honor of International Women’s Day. I thought about all the women worldwide doing amazing things, many of whom are going against the rules and customs of their cultures. We should celebrate these women every day, not just on March 8th. Women like Muzoon Almellehan, a Syrian
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On January 28th, I started a “full-body photo challenge” to become more comfortable with my appearance. The challenge rules state that you take a full-body photo every day for 30 days and don’t edit it or add filters. I chose to take it a step further and post on social media. Of course, unwanted feedback
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Do you feel like at least some of your anxiety and/or depression is due to financial/money worries? You aren’t alone. Multiple studies demonstrate a link between financial fears, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. It can be a horrible cycle to get stuck in. First, you worry about your money, so you drink or use other
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If panic attacks plague you as much as they do me and you want to stay semi-away from medication, these are some tips (a “Panic Attack Plan”) from my therapist that I’ve tried and they tend to help. Distractions with Sensation Strong flavored candy Ice water; drink it, splash it on your face, sit in
The Science Do you struggle with constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, gallstones, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, or some other incredibly frustrating and irritating GI issue? Did you know that in females, there are more organs in the lower part of the abdomen (the uterus and ovaries), which are close to the colon and small
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