Tag: anxiety
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Understanding Bias and Discrimination in Chronic Migraines
Why does my head feel like a chaotic circus? What happens when healthcare bias meets chronic pain? Discover the hidden struggles of living with migraines, mental health dismissal, and discrimination.
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Understanding Bias and Discrimination in Medical Treatment for Migraines
Ever felt like a medical mystery? My day was a chaotic scene, questioning if it’s dehydration, blood sugars, or pain. The worst part? Not knowing. With a history in healthcare and patient advocacy, I dread ER visits. Bias and stigma make it a battle for proper care.
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The Bystander Effect
The bystander effect is a social psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present. The presence of others creates a diffusion of responsibility, leading to inaction and increased costs for the victim.
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How Cold Weather and Me Interact
Cold weather affects my daily routine, mood, and activities. It brings challenges like dressing warmly, dealing with icy conditions, and staying motivated. Despite the difficulties, I find beauty in winter landscapes and enjoy cozy indoor moments. My relationship with cold weather is a mix of struggle and appreciation.
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My Response Should NOT Exist to What Freedom Means to Me.
What does freedom mean to me? It is an answer that should not be able to be an answer. This story should not exist, it is dark and not for the light of heart, it is a real horror story. One we can stop being the story for so many. Mine is darker yet the…
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Facing Fear: The Emotion That Prepares and Protects
Fear—it’s the primal alarm we all experience, preparing us for challenges and protecting us from harm. But fear isn’t just instinct; it’s deeply personal and can be dangerous when it traps us in cycles, like those in abusive relationships. Yet, fear also teaches courage, resilience, and the power of stepping forward despite uncertainty. It’s more…
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Touch Deprivation & Mental Health: Why It Matters
Something is missing, but it’s hard to name. The absence settles in silence, unnoticed at first, then felt in ways difficult to describe. It changes things—slowly, subtly. The body recognizes it before the mind does, a quiet adjustment to something no longer there. And yet, life moves forward, adapting to what was once familiar but…
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Mental Health Awareness Month—Empty Words, Real Consequences
They talk about advocacy, breaking stigma, change. But when I walked into that ER—sick, deteriorating, on the edge of collapse—awareness didn’t save me. I was gaslit. I was discarded. I was humiliated. And in the end? I was admitted weeks later—proving they were wrong all along. So tell me: what does awareness actually do when…
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Daily Dose of Magic: The Life-Changing Benefits of Reading Every Day
The encyclopedia danced a slow tango with the dictionary, while the paperback novel dramatically recited sonnets to the bookshelf. Meanwhile, the bookmark, feeling left out, launched itself into a daring cartwheel across the coffee table. “But how do I read the clouds?” asked the teacup to the novel. “Easy,” said the audiobook, adjusting its invisible…
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Surviving Medical Negligence: My Story Part 2
Yesterday was hell. My anxiety clawed at me relentlessly, each moment dragging me closer to collapse. Writing this? It’s a small lifeline—a step toward calm, even if calm feels just out of reach right now.
Who am I? 