The Depressive Episode's 'Can't-Do' List
Every time a depressive episode rolls in, it’s like my brain receives a memo I somehow missed. "Hey, for the next few days (or weeks, who’s counting?), he…
Read more
Of Teddy Bears and Desperate Embraces
Picture this: I'm standing in the middle of a crowded supermarket, wedged between a suspiciously organized pasta shelf and a questionable stack of dented c…
Read more
When Tears Take the Wheel
Alright, hear me out—why do my tear ducts have the emotional range of a Shakespearean tragedy? I’m not talking about crying over actual sad things, like heart…
Read more
This is how I escape from my problems
Everyone has their own way of coping with life’s never-ending chaos. Some run marathons (why?), some bake enough bread to feed a small village, and others take…
Read more
The Chronicles of the Overly Sensitive: A Superpower No One Asked For
In the grand superhero universe, some people get super strength, flight, or mind-reading abilities. And then there’s us—The Highly Sensitive People (HSPs). We …
Read more
Tight squeeze, you've got this
I see you there, wrapped up like a human burrito, debating if it's socially acceptable to sign up for Overthinkers Anonymous . If overthinking were an Olym…
Read more
If Money Can't Buy Happiness, Why am I Still Searching for Spare Change?
Let's set the scene: I'm on my third cup of instant coffee, crunching numbers, figuring out if my paycheck can survive until the next payday. And somew…
Read more
