Day Trips – The Importance Of Getting Out And About

Well, it’s the one month anniversary of quitting my horrible job that was stressing me out, and I can officially say I feel different. I feel more whole. Not entirely whole, but I feel I’ve gotten pieces of myself back from the black pit I’d sunk into. I can walk outside and inhale the fresh…

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“Likeness” – Short Film About Eating Disorders And Body Image

Warning: This video contains graphic content. Not for the faint of heart. I didn’t see this until a few days ago, and I’ve been waiting to make an adequate blog post about it, but I think just sharing this with you guys is enough. The video, a short film starring Elle Fanning (sister of Dakota…

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Anxiety Attacks – They Come At The Most Inconvenient Times

Anxiety attacks happen quite frequently to me, though they have let up a bit as of late. I’m not sure if it was just the weather changing today or the fact that my normal routine was interrupted, but I feel like my lungs are being squeezed in between someone’s large, chubby fingers. I’m dizzy. I’m…

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The New York Times “Stigmatized” Students Suffering Anxiety Issues

I try to avoid the news, and this is why. It pisses me off. Students suffering anxiety issues have been stigmatized by the NYTimes’ blog “Well” for putting a strain on college mental health treatment centers. Putting a strain? These young adults are already stressed enough, and now, this Hoffman blogger is saying students suffering…

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