I wake with the intention of being optimistic. But suddenly, my mental illness rears its ugly head and drops a cloak of darkness all around me. If you know anything about me, it’s the fact that I struggle with multiple conditions. I won’t go into details about my illnesses because…
Being socially awkward is seen as weakness, but maybe we’re wrong about that. Maybe the lack of social finesse means something else. Small talk has never been easy for me, in fact, I cringe when it comes to “breaking the ice”. I rather just start the conversation in the middle…
Psychologists agree, in theory, that extroverts are happier people than introverts. While happiness doesn't have a universal meaning, we find that in general, this statement is true, and various studies from the past few decades prove it. Here is some evidence that supports the notion that extroverts tend to be…
Beyond the assumptions and the mask that you wear, who are you? Are you the same person that you show to everyone else? It’s a rare thing to encounter a human being that is the same in all surroundings. There’s usually a persona for work, a character for home and…
There is a lack of understanding when it comes to anxiety. Common stereotypes are enabling mental health stigma. While dealing with a mental disability, which includes the debilitating symptoms of anxiety, I have learned how common stereotypes govern how I'm viewed. It’s not just about calling people “crazy” or labeling…
Could dissociative identity disorder be connected to astral projection? Are we leaving our bodies and experiencing possession? I would like to approach my topic from three directions and see if they meet in the middle. Would you like to take the journey with me? When I speak of making connections,…
Trouble wasn’t designed for weak people. It takes strong people to lead difficult lives. Strong was not a characteristic that I used to describe myself. For the most part, I saw myself as a weakling, abused, neglected and used by others for pleasure or to obtain whatever it was that…
Is there a possibility that you can turn off your anxiety? The part of the brain called the amygdala can function like a power switch for anxiety, studies show. Most people like to think that depression is a sadness, but in reality, it is about a terrible emotional pain that includes…