Mental Health

Managing bipolar during the holidays is a struggle. And several common traditions, such as seasonal changes, routine disruptions, stress and anxiety, and holiday celebrations, are considered bipolar relapse triggers. They are my top triggers and make the holidays a...

Each fascinating iOS 15 feature has allowed me to gain control over my ADHD symptoms. Specifically, my lack of focus, procrastination, and productivity presented the most problems when moving this past August. I struggled to find the motivation necessary to get back...

Let's be honest. ADHD productivity tools can be a hit or miss. When they're good, you're on fire, productive, and efficient. Yet when the novelty wears off, unproductivity quickly settles in. And, as a member of the ADHD club, I've struggled with this exact...

The creation of negative body image is the largest coup of marketing history. The birth of marketing and advertising in the 1920s paved the way for suggestive and persuasive marketing. (1) Various firms and corporations latched on to this financially lucrative...

For newcomers preparing for your first therapy session can be a little confusing. Typically the confusion is caused by not understanding how to prepare and schedule your appointment. And, the overwhelm of doing so may cause you to put off therapy. Before you give up,...

I stumbled upon body neutrality last year and found the idea intriguing and refreshing. Considering I was never completely sold on body positivity. It's not that I find the body positive movement inherently wrong or anything. But, for me, it was toxic. Living with an...

I've silently struggled with disordered eating behaviors since I was a teenager. My ongoing issues with body dysmorphia and undiagnosed endometriosis created a pretty toxic relationship with food. Struggling with food intolerances that triggered IBS-like symptoms....

Focus. In addition to more time, unlimited funds in the bank, and the energy to do it, all focus is probably high on your gotta have it list. Ok, so maybe not yours but definitely mine. Since I discovered I had adult ADHD (attention deficit hyperactive disorder), I’ve...

I will preface this by stating that I’m not perfect at time blocking. Procrastination is a sneaky little fiend that always manages to snatch my wayward mind. Such is the life of many people with ADHD. And I’m no exception. But, over the years, I’ve learned how to take...