Tag: mental health

  • How A Threads Post Helped Me Understand Myself

    How A Threads Post Helped Me Understand Myself

    Sometimes simple or silly posts on social media will prompt me to understand myself better. A goofy little Threads post about Capricorns being insulted by being called a liar made me laugh and then say “Hmm?” One of the surest ways to get me to leave you alone in every capacity (romantic, platonic, professional, etc)…

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  • Why I Hate My Birthday

    Why I Hate My Birthday

    For as long as I can remember I have hated my birthday. Most memories of past birthdays are marked by disappointment, sadness, loneliness, and the lingering question of “Why bother?” From as far back as my teenage years all I can remember is the rejection I felt after inviting the people I thought were friends…

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  • 2 Weeks in Cartagena: What I Learned About Myself

    2 Weeks in Cartagena: What I Learned About Myself

     Two weeks in Cartagena taught me just how much my mental illness limits me. So boom, I did my almost annual international birthday trip and decided to really challenge myself this time. After multiple covid infections plus a concussion, I have been worried about cognitive decline and struggling with anything involving memorization and concentration. So…

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  • Committable: A Podcast You Need To Listen To

    Committable: A Podcast You Need To Listen To

    I am back to let you all (all 2 of you lol) know about a podcast I stumbled upon called Committable. A lot of feelings came up for me while listening to it and I needed to share them and also give this podcast its flowers. The host, Jesse Mangan, started the podcast to try…

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  • Nobody Was Asking for All That

    Nobody Was Asking for All That

    We are once again in the time of year where mental health issues are exacerbated by the changing seasons and holidays that can trigger negative emotions. That means people will be discussing their down times more often, especially on social media. This is where I start to see hypocrisy spill out. Whenever someone famous succumbs…

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