It is common knowledge that Cannabis has been used for years to increase the appetite in those that are sick. Many healthy people that use the drug recreationally have also reported an increased appetite. Either way, this is commonly referred to as the ‘munchies. However, there is a small percentage of people, who, after years... Continue Reading →
Do It for Yourself
I’m sure you have heard of the saying “treat yourself” and oftentimes we take it the extra mile and overuse it, but how about for those who never do? When was the last time you bought yourself something because you wanted it and not because you needed it? I remember when I was younger, I... Continue Reading →
How To Care for Someone with Depression
A year ago, when one of my loved ones passed away, I noticed the shift in personality of his wife. She was known to be a woman who cracked jokes and was always laughing in all family gatherings we held. With her husband’s passing, however, she fell into depression and was no longer joining us... Continue Reading →
Back-To-School: Dealing with Social Anxiety
After a long well-deserved summer break, it often becomes hard for people to return for the next school year. Part of this difficulty is due to returning to the routine and adjusting your sleeping schedule instead of falling asleep at any time of day. On the other hand, there are students who are super excited... Continue Reading →
Delirium Tremens
Alcohol abuse is probably more common than many people think. In fact, twenty percent of society expresses symptoms of alcohol abuse at some point during their life. If you abuse alcohol heavily, and for a long period of time, it is likely that you will suffer withdrawal symptoms when you decide to quit drinking. Interestingly,... Continue Reading →
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw
Cutting down a tree with a dull saw isn’t efficient. The author opens this chapter with a metaphor of someone sawing for hours with a dull saw, and when asked why he doesn’t sharpen it, he answers that he doesn’t have enough time, when in fact he would have more time if he stopped and... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Busy Woman
Are you always on the go? Do you ever forget to eat due to how busy your day has been? You are not alone. There have been numerous occasions where I forget to eat or decide to put my sleep to the side to get more things done. I know, pretty crazy. Sometimes, 24 hours... Continue Reading →
Empathy for Addiction
Addiction carries a negative connotation in our community. Addiction is labeled as selfish. Inadequate motivation to quit. Constantly pleasure seeking. An addict is thought to lack self-discipline or morals. These statements are not only ignorant but could not be further from the truth. The truth is that addiction typically spawns from modeled behavior or trauma,... Continue Reading →
Make a Friend, Be a Friend
From a young age, I have always been an extroverted person. I have created various long-term relationships with friends and have made new friends through starting up conversations. I know some people are introverted and prefer to be a lot more distant and independent than others, which is appropriate as well. Recently, I was speaking... Continue Reading →
