Out of all the things I over-analyze and worry about, my health is typically one thing that doesn't make the list. If something is off I don't feel the need to research my symptoms or call the doctor, and the thought of germs lingering on public surfaces doesn't bother me. For me, most things seem … Continue reading Mental Health in a Pandemic
For 25 years Katie has been my best friend. When you know someone for that long there’s very few things you don’t experience together; the good, the bad, and the downright ugly. We have inside jokes (drunk misspellings that have led us to refer to each other as Zousi), we have memories of playing a … Continue reading Katie, Depression and Anxiety
I used to be of the mindset that no matter how I was feeling, no matter how anxious or depressed I felt, I should push through and show up no matter what. This seriously flawed logic had me at work, a fake smile plastered to my face, the day after my almost-suicide attempt (as I … Continue reading Taking Mental Health Days
Don’t be afraid to walk the path alone. I’ve always heard this quote (or some version of it) over the years but it hasn’t been something that’s resonated with me until recently. I’ve been having a difficult time adjusting to life in Prince Edward Island after moving from the Toronto area because I’ve felt isolated. … Continue reading Thoughts for March
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