Tag: mental-health
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Looking for a Compass Direction
The author reflects on their blogging journey, expressing uncertainty about the direction and level of personal detail in their writing. They emphasize the importance of freely expressing thoughts without feeling constrained by specific topics or the need for perfection. Ultimately, the intention is to prioritize personal expression and mental health over external expectations or profit.
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Escaping the Cheshire Cat’s Claws
The author expresses feelings of depression and isolation over the past few months, stemming from a lack of connection to friends and family. Living in a remote area, they struggle to meet new people and often find themselves retreating into solitude. Committed to change, they plan to seek activities, set goals, and break their current…
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Dr. House M.D.
The author reflects on their long-time connection with the show House, highlighting personal struggles with loneliness and social interaction. They admire the protagonist’s intelligence and dedication, expressing a desire to emulate such traits in their healthcare career. The narrative underscores the duality of seeking connection while grappling with life’s harsh realities.
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Welcome back from the endless abyss
The writer expresses a struggle with motivation and a monotonous routine that leaves little room for personal fulfillment or creativity. Recently, they transitioned to a new work department, which has improved their environment. Despite setbacks like losing a gym trainer, they are committed to regaining health and motivation through new approaches.
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Finding Your Legacy: Impact Beyond Family
The author reflects on their uncertainty about leaving a legacy due to not having children. They feel a desire to contribute positively to the world while grappling with feelings of inadequacy and regret. Despite personal achievements, they question their impact on future generations and seek clarity on how to create a meaningful legacy.
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Kadima: The Journey of Moving Onward
I have written, deleted, edited, rewritten, and started over this post more times than I can count. This post has also been on my mind for the better part of six months, trying to figure out how to write this and put thoughts, feelings, and emotions that I have been going through into single or…
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Overthinking: The Hidden Struggle for Self-Acceptance
I was talking to a friend about my life, feelings, and whatnot. She is, of course, a psychology major who has completed it along with many other certifications dealing with counseling and whatnot. The idea of how others perceive us came up. I casually stated I was pretty sure everyone or almost everyone in my…
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Funeral
I got asked what I would want someone or people in general to say at my funeral and this got me thinking about what I would hope for the end of my life and what I would have accomplished by then. I look at it now, and I am 35, about to turn 36, which…
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Who am I no Longer Willing to be?
I have spent a lot of time thinking about this idea and concept because, in all honesty, there is not much I like about myself or have enjoyed about myself for many, many years despite being damn good at my job, despite continuing to grow my career to something I am genuinely proud of, despite…
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The Purpose of This Blog
Goals and aspirations for this blog I created this blog to fully express my thoughts, feelings, and emotions without fear of judgment or reprisal because not every thought, feeling, or emotion is nice, thoughtful, or compassionate. I do my best daily to be that thoughtful, kind, compassionate, and loving person that people see me as. …
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