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…
Control freak is someone who has to have absolute control over themselves and the actions of others. In some cases, it is important to have someone who is a control freak at the helm. For instance, air-traffic controllers who have to make instant life-changing decisions, or scientists who are responsible…
Have you ever woken up after dreaming about being chased or attacked? These are common recurring nightmares that most of us will experience at some point. All people dream and many of us have nightmares at some points in our lives. But what if you have recurring nightmares with the…
There are many symptoms of cognitive decline which show that your brain is actually slowing down. It can happen at any age or for any number of reasons. Determining whether your brain is functioning properly or not might be a bit confusing, but you should pay attention to certain kinds of…
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…
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…
Many illnesses have their roots in our spiritual wellbeing. A spiritual illness affects us physically, but to cure it, we may need to work on our spiritual health. From a spiritual point of view, illness comes from an imbalance in our lives. It can often be a result of unhealthy beliefs…
It’s not about getting upset when something happens. Chronic anxiety is much worse, and unfortunately, misunderstood. It’s not so strange to be triggered by a bad area of town, reluctantly traveling down a street where crime runs rampant. It’s expected that you would feel a little nervous, even downright petrified…
