On Monday, a friend and I were talking about our experiences when it comes to our vision loss. We were talking about how some professionals, like eye doctors, have told me that I was saying that I have problems seeing print for attention. As many of you know, I have Nystagmus that make my eyesContinue reading “When Nystagmus Makes Me Sad”
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Mental Health Plans, A Blood Test, and Peace
Last week was my third session with my therapist. My therapist and I talked about my diagnosis. My therapist diagnosed me with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I had the diagnosis when I was a teenager. My therapist thinks I have PTSD due to losing my mother at a young age and being bullied. Under Post-TraumaticContinue reading “Mental Health Plans, A Blood Test, and Peace”
2020: My Mental Health Journey: I finally found the right therapist
At my first visit to my nurse, I asked her for a referral to see a mental health therapist. I have been having problems sleeping and I have been having episodes of anxiety and depression. My nurse did a quick questionnaire that confirmed that I indeed have been slightly depressed. I had to wait aContinue reading “2020: My Mental Health Journey: I finally found the right therapist”
Being Thankful in Uncertain Times
“Always be joyful. Keep on praying. No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God’s Will for you who belong in Christ Jesus.”-1 Thessalonians 16-18 Yesterday, as I was swiping through Facebook, I saw disappointing news of how the world is continuing to change do to the Coronavirus. As I looked around myContinue reading “Being Thankful in Uncertain Times”
How to support your loved one who has Body Dysmorphic Disorder
As you have read about my journey with my eating disorder and Body Dysmorphic Disorder you are probably wondering what you can do to help support a friend or loved one who may be struggling with this. Even though I am not a medical professional or therapist here are 5 tips that have helped meContinue reading “How to support your loved one who has Body Dysmorphic Disorder”
Do you feel your child has anxiety disorder? Here’s what to do by Ralph Macey (Guest Article)
Nothing is more painful for a parent than to see his/her child suffering mentally or physically. It’s easier for parents to be on the alert mode when a child is suffering physically. A wound on the knee is easily visible and parents can give medications immediately. But what about the wound in the mind? HowContinue reading “Do you feel your child has anxiety disorder? Here’s what to do by Ralph Macey (Guest Article)”
How my eating disorder fed off my Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) (Part 5)
As I looked into the mirror, in my university bathroom, one day, I noticed that I had several spots of acne. I closed my eyes and remembered, how my mother used to pop my pimples, and say, “Okay, Pizza face. Do not let me pop those pimples and let them get worse.” Since I hitContinue reading “How my eating disorder fed off my Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) (Part 5)”
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