In 2001 my nervous system blew a fuse. That’s the simplest way to describe it. What started as stress and … More
Tag: health
Pain
I need a break from pain. And I don’t mean the kind of pain where you say, “Eh, I slept … More
When Medicine Becomes Cosmetic: A Line We Shouldn’t Cross
I’ve struggled with my weight my entire life, so I want to begin there—not as a disclaimer, but as context. … More
Helping people understand their health problems
I’ve been circling a thought lately that won’t let go of me, and the more I sit with it, the … More
The Word Depression
Insomnia: The Night I Believed My Brain Forgot How to Sleep I want to tell this story because I know … More
What I’m after is quality, not quantity
I think the whole idea of living a very long life gets misunderstood, especially when people see how much time, … More
Why One Simple Change Beats Any Injection
A Thoughtful Look at the New Weight-Loss Drugs I’m going to say this plainly, because dancing around it hasn’t served … More
My Top 5 Grocery Store Items (And How I Finally Figured Out What Food Was Doing to Me)
Today’s WordPress prompt is: “List your top five grocery store items.” Another one of those “what are your favorites?” questions … More
When I Had to Ask the Question the System Should Have Asked
I’m not anti-doctor.I’m not anti-medicine.And I’m not someone who walks into an appointment assuming I know more than the person … More
What are your favorite physical activities or exercises?
It’s funny — because when I stop and think about it, my whole relationship with “exercise” was shaped early on. … More
I’d Change My Ability to Let Things Go a Little Faster
“You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” by Beebop If … More
Why My Day Starts at Dawn and Ends Before Prime Time
Am I More of a Night or Morning Person? This one’s easy… at least on paper. I’m a morning person. … More
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