About Those Cutesy “One Size Fits All” Solutions to Mental Health Challenges…

About Those Cutesy “One Size Fits All” Solutions to Mental Health Challenges…

This morning, after I had taken my morning meds and gotten dressed, I laid back down on the bed for a bit. I played my daily online sessions of Solitaire, Wordle, Quordle, Squareword, Waffle, Cookie Jam, and WordStacks. Yes, I have a little morning goof-off 

Barriers to Mental Health Care in Georgia

Barriers to Mental Health Care in Georgia

My anxiety and depression have really been getting on top of me. It’s been scary, and it is often debilitating. So I tried to get help from a mental health organization in my part of NW Georgia that supposedly helps people who are on Medicare/Medicaid 

Thankfulness and Mushroom Soup

Thankfulness and Mushroom Soup

I’ve recently been gifted some grocery money, which I always put to good use, with me being on the special nutrition protocol and everything. Today, though, I did a nice online shop (I have to have my groceries delivered, as I am housebound) and got 

When Did I Shower Last?

When Did I Shower Last?

Seriously. I asked myself this question as I finally stepped into the shower this morning. I tend to only shower about twice a week (sometimes, only once). I know that sounds gross, but I do little sink baths in between when I can, and I 

Are You Enjoying YOUR Day?

Are You Enjoying YOUR Day?

I sincerely hope that wherever you are in the world, you are having a great day. I also hope the weather is nice where you are. This is my favourite time of year, anyway… but today’s weather here in the Tennessee Valley is quite lovely. 

Today, I am Numb…

Today, I am Numb…

I do have many days like this one. Days where I’ve had loads of anxiety/panic-filled days in a row, and my depression ramps up, and I just feel… “numb”. The only way I know to describe it is that I feel like I am not… 

It’s A Bad Day…

It’s A Bad Day…

I am really struggling to get my panic under control. My doctor has prescribed medication but it carries a serious drug interaction risk with my lupus medication. As I am hearing impaired, I use their portal to contact them, but… no one has responded back 

Food Is My Medicine (Mostly…)

Food Is My Medicine (Mostly…)

Back in late March, I began a sort of “experiment” with my body. After years of being very, VERY ill… I went on a super strict nutrition protocol for people with autoimmune diseases. My goal was to (hopefully) reduce inflammation, better control pain, lessen the