Ah stress. Everyone at some point in their life has experienced it - multiple times even. And if someone tells you they haven't, they're either lying or they don't know what stress is (and it's probably the first one.) Moooovvving onnnn - according to Psychcentral.com, acute stress disorder, or ASD for short, is "characterized by the … Continue reading Let’s Talk … About Acute Stress Disorder
While studying nursing in uni, one of the mandatory courses that we had to take was nutrition. One of the sections that we focused on in our course was the different populations (ie. the elderly) and the different health needs that they require (due to the changes going on within their body). As we all … Continue reading The Importance of Children’s Nutrition
Alcohol is something that I never really got into. I was never much of a partier in uni, well, really, ever. I honestly don't remember the first time I went to a bar. It's not because I was that drunk, I honestly just don't remember - obvs couldn't have been that eventful. But I have … Continue reading Alex’s Alcohol Experience
I was asked to write about this topic at my own blog and here at Defying Shadows where I regularly contribute. It's a touchy topic, isn't it? When you read the title, it may have scared you because it's such a tender subject. But it also may have made you want to click on this fast … Continue reading Why It’s Okay to Distance Yourself from Toxic People…Even If They’re Family
Ah yes ... it's finally the weekend! What we've all been waiting for during this dreadful (or productive) work week. The time to sit back, relax, and enjoy a cuppa tea (or coffee ... or which ever you prefer.) Well, these are my plans at least. Anywayssss ... Yesterday I wrote a post talking about … Continue reading How To Create New Habits
Hello everyone and happy Friday! Or TGIF if you will. About a week ago, I had been stuck in a rut for what seemed like forever. It was to the point where I had felt like I did prior to my treatment/recovery. This was probably one of the hardest times for me physically, emotionally, and … Continue reading How To Break Old Habits
Hellooooooooooo world! And happy Thursday! As I saw the topic of this post, I knew that I would be able to write a lot about it because it perfectly sums up how I've been feeling this last week and a half. And as I've come out of my rut (slowly but surely), I figured this … Continue reading How to get outta a rut – stopping the endless day to day cycle and enjoying life again.
Weight and eating habits have always been a struggle of mine. I would either eat too much food (even when I was full) or not eat enough (eat a meal a day.) I vividily remember a partical scenario that was the root to all of this. I was watching tv and someone (I'm not going … Continue reading Alex’s Near Eating Disorder Experience
Before I begin sharing my advice, I just want to say to anyone reading this that has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, or any other mental illness, continue your fight and stay strong. Take it one day at a time. I've written about my experience with being diagnosed with bipolar disorder (which you can read here.) … Continue reading TBD | My advice to someone who has just been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder
In my honest opinion, I truly believe that when people see the term 'bipolar,' they automatically associate it with 'mood swings.' Which, don't get me wrong, having bipolar has a lot to do with mood swings, but there's a lot more to it than just that. There's all the associated symptoms that may be experienced … Continue reading #TBD | Bipolar Brain
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