Living with dissociation is no way to live. This type of disorder leaves you feeling like your environment, people and even your own identity are not real. Instead of being present in the moment you’re in, your brain dissociates and provides a “safe haven” to protect you from stressful events, current and/or past trauma. …
Self-care
Have you ever met someone who exudes self-confidence? You know it by how they carry themselves, converse with others, and even how they dress radiates confidence. Self-confidence is a character trait that many struggle to have. Not every person is confident within themselves. But what causes such low self-confidence? Unfortunately, self-confidence is something …
Recently, my doctor increased my dosage of Zoloft to 200 mg… The maximum dosage for this class of antidepressants. In a figurative sense, it was a hard pill to swallow. I couldn’t believe my anxiety and depression has gotten so out of control that a lower dose doesn’t do anything for me anymore. It …
Up until four months ago, I never thought of myself as a “weight lifter.” I typically always focused on cardio exercises to try and burn the most calories. But I had a garage with dumbbells and weight plates that were collecting dust. So I started hitting the gym and lifting weights! To my surprise, I …
As moms, we are expected to do for everyone else. We are expected to do laundry, cook, run after kids, and (some of us) work a full or part time job. Where is the time for you to take care of yourself? If you’re like me, it happens after the kids go to bed. …