This is a true story. Last November I sought a functional health doctor to combat swollen joints and possible arthritis. I knew inflammation was an issue and wanted to explore a holistic route prior to going to a rheumatologist. I am not ready to go on a bunch of prescription … [Read more...] about Anxiety over Health Concerns
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You Have a Choice
Life after graduation. Life after marriage. Life after kids. Life after retiring. We celebrate the milestones in our life as destinations in themselves. These milestones tend to pull us to the next one and then the next one. I recognized in myself … [Read more...] about You Have a Choice
How To Cope With The Quarantine Blues
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has put a strain on all of us regardless of where we live or who we live with. While there are some perks to living alone during this time—like not feeling the emotional burden of looking after young children or sharing tight quarters with … [Read more...] about How To Cope With The Quarantine Blues
Making Resolutions Stick The SMART Way
Well it’s been almost two months since New Years, and I’m checking in on my resolutions and thinking about just how fast the last ones failed. Why do I put myself through this little charade, convincingly saying that ‘this year will be different’? It’s a new year! Of course I’ll … [Read more...] about Making Resolutions Stick The SMART Way
Medication Considerations: A Time and a Place
There are many differing points of view on psychotropic medication (aka prescriptions for mental health). You could spend hours, probably days, reading all of the different perspectives and case studies on the effectiveness, side effects, alternatives, etc. I myself have … [Read more...] about Medication Considerations: A Time and a Place
Recurring Burnout: Reclaiming Hope
I walked out of the hospital tears stinging my eyes. I was exhausted mentally and emotionally and I had only visited for a little over an hour. After staying with my Mom in the hospital all weekend I felt 100% of all of the symptoms of burnout return. Tired when I … [Read more...] about Recurring Burnout: Reclaiming Hope
