With the pandemic raging on I often wonder how people of 14th century Europe handled the Black Death- besides the fear, pandemonium and religious extremism- which seem all very relatable these days. It’s been awhile since my last blog post. The past few months has been tough. Learning how to cope in a non-destructive way …
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Lately, I’ve been feeling very anxious and while studying psychology has given me a plethora of coping techniques and insights. It still can be difficult getting through the day when that dark cloud is above my head. Being mindful can make a difference (results may vary depending on grit and overall mood). However, I’ve learned …
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Lately my stress levels have reached its peak threshold brought on by recent exams; that’s when my ability in daily functioning gets messed up. And besides my low appetite and disrupted circadian rhythm, I would need a therapeutic fix in order to achieve some form of ‘normalcy’. Recently, I had to crest an emotional hill …
I had a misconception about how life would be when and after I reached 18; mostly that everything will be set in place and that I would be ‘free’ from stereotypical high school drama and tense family relationships. Then, life happened. It’s ‘shocking’ that it didn’t go according to plan- according to how I planned …
!!Warning: Some might find the images disturbing and the content triggering. Please seek professional help if you encounter discomfort or distress!! I was prompted to ask myself what my fears were after watching IT (2017) (no pun intended), especially while at my lowest point going through another episode of depression, self-harm and suicidal thoughts …
Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why. -Mark Twain.
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