When someone says, “I’m in recovery from an eating disorder", people often instantly assume that indicates that they used to be remarkably thin or small. That’s usually not the case at all. You are certainly not alone in this. The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders concludes that nearly 10% of the population... Continue Reading →
WHAT IS CUTTING? “Cutting” is the most popular choice of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) and is an enigma amongst teenagers. Self-injury behavior can also be in the form of bruising or burning the skin. Females are more inclined to engage in nonsuicidal self-injury than boys are. Typically, the cuts are located on the forearm/wrist area or... Continue Reading →
Writing this series on Fair Trade brands has been enlightening for me in a lot of ways. Hopefully, you readers share the same growing interest and excitement for social consciousness that I have been experiencing while reading up on the ways that Fair Trade Certified™ is making an effort to transform the global marketplace... Continue Reading →
Music is a universal language. It has the ability to make us feel deeply or be as light as a kite. Even if we can’t understand the words, we somehow can still interpret the message through the rhythm and beats of the song. Sometimes there aren’t even words to a song and we still get... Continue Reading →
A few years ago, I made a new friend. For the purpose of this blog and with his permission, I will refer to him as Eddie. Eddie and I became friends over many shared interests. After spending time together, I started to notice a few peculiar behaviors, such as always taking a particularly long time... Continue Reading →
If you were to google "Mass Shooting Aurora, IL", my hometown will pop up on the screen. This isn't just another mass shooting, it happened in my hometown. Five people were killed during the incident -- six if you include the gunman, and five officers who were injured during this tragic and horrific event that... Continue Reading →
In recent years there has been a surge in interest over essential oils. The three main methods of use are inhalation, topical application, and ingestion. Inhaling can be performed by smelling the oil directly from the bottle or mixing a few drops with distilled water in an appropriate diffuser. Applying oils to the skin must... Continue Reading →
Around this time of year when the weather is cold and icky, one should think about their immune health as well as their mental health. Taking steps to keep your immune system healthy and your mental stress at bay can help reduce the chances of you falling ill. No one... Continue Reading →
I have been volunteering with the Crisis Text Line since the beginning of November, I did all my training in October, and I have been loving the experience. The training was incredibly helpful, but I was still nervous about that first conversation with a texter. Although I was anxious, I knew exactly how to talk... Continue Reading →
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