August 16, 2020
When you can be anything be kind. It is hard to not feel a sense of unease right now. So many things are completely unknown. Schools opening back up and wondering what is the right or wrong way to handle it. And it is important to remember kindness during all of this. Especially to you. Yes you. So there are…
August 8, 2020
As you know I have some on going issues with my hair. I pull it out due to bad coping measures from stimming, stress, anxiety, depression and boredom. Trichtolillomania is not a great thing to have and so to help me combat that, I decided that extensions are not enough. I need a wig. Synthetic to be exact. Reason being…
August 3, 2020
When life hands you lemons,what do you do? You squeeze them in the eyes of your enemies! You probably saw that headed in a different direction. Yes I know the old saying but sometimes. Making lemonade isn’t enough, or maybe you don’t like lemonade and maybe the scenario doesn’t fit the situation. Rising above it all is more than making…
July 31, 2020
So, I have been trying to get this post done for a bit, and it seems every time I try my family interrupts me or I have to do something for everyone else. My time for me is never there, wish I could have me time. I don’t even get to take long showers. It took me a lot to…
July 26, 2020
Hi neighbors, I don’t know about you all but I am getting a tad stir crazy.And while I love being at home, I really do miss the adventures my kids and I had out of the home. I say that and want to just curl up in a ball because of pain, periods are fun right? And days like this all…
July 22, 2020
I am having the worst time today with my hair pulling. I am actually considering buying a wig for days like this where it is super bad. Maybe a mermaid colored one.Something, this whole thing is making me feel shame, guilt, hatred, and depressed. Ok and the stress it causes on top of my already high stress is not good.…
July 20, 2020
So I am now on a new medication. And so far no allergies to it! That is good. However there are some setbacks. Constipation with Venlaflaxine is common, and so are weird dreams. Weird weird dreams My dreams since being on this medication have been so insane and not bad insane but just weird. I guess I should elaborate on…
July 16, 2020
I have been a bit slacking on the blog lately. Ugh. But things around my house have been hectic. From home Reno to kids going to doctors all the time it gets hard to keep up. And when I went to the therapist we talked about how to manage me. And it comes down to just being able to breathe.…
July 11, 2020
Power suits became all the rage for women in the 80’s and in the 90’s . Women wear getting inspired by the masculinity of a good suit and so took it to Venus territory. Massive shoulder pads boxy looks, but the feminine touch of a lace body suit or teddy under the jacket. As well as the menswear inspired shirts.…
July 10, 2020
If there is any advice I can give when it comes to needing medication during your mental health journey it is this, hang in there. Medication can be a trial and error for treating mental conditions and even other medical problems. It is not a one drug fits all kind of situation. You will feel like a test subject, but…