Experiences
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Complex-PTSD: Internalizing Irrational Guilt
Until I started treatment for CPTSD everything felt like my fault. When I say everything I mean EVERYTHING. For example, when the Patriots were ... -
Comparisons Reduce Feelings Of Self Worth
Comparing things is part of our everyday life. We compare clothes pricing, quality of vegetable, hair styles, academic achievements and, of course, appearances. Comparing ... -
Overreactions Impede On Personal Relationships (And How To Fix That)
If I were asked a year ago to describe how I deal with conflict in just three words I could have said, “maturely, fairly ... -
After the Date: Lack of Read Receipts Increases My Anxiety
There’s something oddly comforting by the nauseous feeling you get when you’re waiting for a text back from someone you admire. It’s this mix ... -
What I think about during an exam.
I probably won’t get hired I really hate the potential slump of an apartment my stupidity made me live in What’s for dinner? What’s ... -
20 Things That Make Me Anxious
Getting ready in the morning Driving Making decisions Planning Waiting for someone or something Small talk Disorganization Things I can’t control Time Not knowing ... -
Mirror, Mirror: What I See Is Not Who I Am.
Do you ever look in the mirror and not recognize yourself? That’s a very cliché question obviously, but do you? I know I do ... -
It’s Not Me Talking, It’s the pill.
I had high expectations for 2017; new year, new me, right? And that was true; it was a new year and certainly a new ... -
What Goes Through My Head At Therapy
I pay someone to listen to me, this is cool Why is he giving me advice?? This is therapy not life coaching Is he ... -
Manic Episodes Make Me A Slut
I learn about illnesses from the media and commercials. I think most people do. When I was in high school, my symptoms for bipolar ...
