Understanding Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a mental health condition that affects many people worldwide. Unlike occasional worry or stress, GAD involves excessive and persistent anxiety. People with GAD often feel anxious about everyday situations, even when there’s no obvious reason to worry. This disorder can be difficult to manage, but …
The Hidden Dangers of Fluorescent Lighting
I have always wondered if I was a vampire. As I rarely put on lights. In my older age I wouldn’t say I like artificial light, or if I must have it, may it be very dim. And it’s not to hide, it’s to survive! Bright lights have always been a trigger for me, both …
Why are we making Bone Broth?
Bone broth has gained popularity in recent years due to its potential health benefits. Here are some of the claimed benefits of consuming bone broth. Here is a list of the reasons why we should be sipping on Bone Broth, instead of sugary drinks or powder soup! Rich in Nutrients: Bone broth is a good …
6 Tips to Help Conquer Your Fear of Flying
o you fear flying? Do you battle with waves of anxiety on takeoff, during the flight and on landing? I can totally relate to that! I have suffered with this for years. Any methods of transport that I am not entirely in control of, give me class A anxiety! Luckily, I have forced myself, on …
You don’t pay rent Anxiety, get out!
You don’t pay Rent, get out Anxiety, get out! I have suffered from severe anxiety from my late teens up until today. I am extremely grateful for the years of therapy, amazing doctors, and compassionate humans in my life. That have learnt to accept me and understand me. Living with anxiety is exhausting. Lights, different …
Our Irish Queen Sinead O’Connor
When I saw her face on the news. I calmly and methodically, I went to all the news sites one can rely on and confirmed. Sinead. One of my most authentic, complicated, yet most beautiful woman had left us. Our Irish Queen Sinead O’Connor. Indeed, I was not surprised. Or shocked. I had been watching her …
Talk about Mental Health
Why is there such a stigma about mental health? And more importantly why are we not talking about it. Mental Illness Suicide: In the past couple of months, we have lost incredible talented souls to suicide. Or they have overdosed on booze and tablets. I personally, lost a friend whom I never thought even had …
Living with Anxiety: Navigating the Journey
I find myself grappling with my silent companions – anxiety and depression. In a world that often seems to move at an overwhelming pace. Thankfully, I am a high functioning individual and am able to pull myself from going down the rabbit hole. I have incredible support, amazing compassionate people that understand me. Coupled with, …
Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Suffering from anxiety for most of my life, I always feel I must explain it to those who don’t understand it. Anxiety is a common mental health disorder. It is usually brought on by a trauma. Characterized by excessive and persistent worry or fear about everyday situations. It is often accompanied by physical symptoms such …
Social Media: A field of Landmines
As we navigate through life, we find ourselves stuck in the Social Media wave. Read how I feel about these platforms and their dangers.