2018 RECAP

Reflecting back through the previous 12 months is difficult. 2018 has been a year of intense change for me, to say the least, and the year closes as I still search for my true self. I've added some skills to my repertoire, many that I am unsure to pursue even though it can come with …

Patient Abandonment?

Patient abandonment... I just stumbled across this term yesterday, but never really knew that this was such a thing. It can even have legal consequences and malpractice lawsuits. Like many others, I had a therapist and a psychiatrist who worked together to discuss what was best for my mental health treatment. My therapist, who is …

How to Help Others During the Winter Holidays

The Winter holidays can be a time of great difficulty for some, whether it's because of the loss of a loved one or just one terrible holiday experience from the past. It is important to recognize that not only do some not celebrate certain holidays, but for others it creates anxiety, extreme sensitivity, depression, loneliness, …

My Frank Opinions No. 1

I'm seeing a lot of posts featuring "unpopular opinions" so I decided would create my own! I've found that unpopular opinions seem to be more common than first thought, haha. Water tastes good I can't explain it, but I LOVE the taste of water even though it "doesn't taste like anything". I don't drink soda …

My Biggest Pet Peeves

I will start with the biggest pet peeve that I have and work my way down! Not being on time Seriously, it isn't that hard to accomplish! Not accepting the word "No" Just...no. [ADDED] Being on your phone while on a date or hanging out It's rude, plain and simple. In a relationship, if we're …

Taking FULL Responsibility

I emphasize full because we often don't take absolute responsibility for our decisions and/or actions.Okay, something happens to you which was out of your control, like a car accident. I mean, maybe it was your fault for being on your phone while driving, but that isn't the actual point. The point is that regardless of …

The [Sometimes] Unbearable Wait to See a Psychologist

Personally, I was aware of this issue for a while. After visiting a psychologist on a regular basis for 10 years, it wasn't news to me that there was an enormous demand for psychologists. But, I only started to feel the scarcity of available appointments during the past couple of weeks. Lets take a peek …