If you think you care way too much about what others think of you, or you’re simply desperate to stop caring so damn much about everything and everyone, then perhaps this might help. I used to believe that constantly worrying about others and what they think was a good thing. I thought it meant that I was nice and respectful,…
Category: Mental Health
How I stopped smoking weed (even though I didn’t really want to)
You know how you desperately want to stop smoking weed but at the same time enjoy it so much you don’t really want to? Well, that was me for many years. At first, smoking weed was fun, and I’ll admit, helpful. In some ways, it helped alleviate my anxiety and the overwhelming emotions (consequence of post-traumatic stress) I was dealing…
How to survive in a micro-apartment as a couple?
After 7 years of an on-and-off long-distance relationship, my boyfriend and I finally moved in together and for the past 6 months, we have been living as a couple in my tiny studio apartment. In 430 square feet, to be exact. My SO is a lot of things, but he is not a “tiny space” kind of guy. However, and…
The frustration of living with an invisible illness
If you currently have an invisible illness and are looking for something encouraging to read, this is not it. I am not about to share “10 easy ways to deal with an invisible illness and make people understand you”. I wish. But no. Life with an invisible illness is hard. So hard! And there are times, like now, when I…
I tried the Wahls diet and here’s what happened
I never realized how much food had an impact on me until I started the Wahls diet, and it completely transformed my life. Perhaps you’ve heard of the Wahls diet (actually called The Wahls Protocol), and are curious to know more about what this diet is and if the Wahls protocol actually works. I have rheumatoid arthritis but, according to…