Tag Archives: mental-health

Fortunate Weakling is Fortunate

Posted on May 21, 2019 by joey

So Friday night, I began coughing.  I took all my allergy meds and reasoned that perhaps they’re worse right now and I need to move to daily treatment. I didn’t sleep well. I coughed a lot and spent from about … Continue reading →

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SoCS – Exposed

Posted on April 27, 2019 by joey

It’s been eight-and-a-half years since I was diagnosed with anxiety disorder. In all the time I’ve been aware of having anxiety disorder, I have been a careful student of its manifestations. What I know is that when I tell myself … Continue reading →

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Yeah, I Lift, Bro. I Lift People Up.

Posted on April 12, 2019 by joey

I live with people who lift. They say things like… I don’t fuckin know what they say. Some of them don’t parle croissant or habla taco, and I don’t speak lift. “Say things about weightlifting.” “Like what?” “Say the words … Continue reading →

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Share Your World — June 27, 2017

Posted on June 27, 2017 by joey

What goal are you working on now? Haha, none. I live a simple, conscious life, no big agendas. I rarely set goals or deadlines or any of that. I’m supposed to live in the moment for better mental health and … Continue reading →

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In Which Joey Is Given The Day Off

Posted on October 11, 2016 by joey

Mentor rang me at nine-somethin in the mornin. I answered, “You are aware it is morning, yes?” “I am. But I am calling to tell you you don’t need to come in today.” “Really?!?” “Really! Enjoy your day off!” She … Continue reading →

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A Soothing Balm for Med-Regret

Posted on August 9, 2016 by joey

If you’re reading mental health bloggers, you’ve probably read plenty about people who stop taking their medication. There’s some sort of shame or stigma attached to this and those who’ve done it. I’ve heard people berate themselves and say they knew … Continue reading →

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We Are Not a Morning People

Posted on August 15, 2015 by joey

Part One Not unusually, The Mister gets up at 5, grooms, makes his travel coffee, picks up his lunch, dials our bedroom dimmer light to one, kisses me, and leaves. I sleep lightly and dream heavily. I wake up in strange … Continue reading →

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Anxiety — When It’s Time to Go

Posted on July 16, 2015 by joey

Before we left for vacation, I tried to touch on the angst of anxiety disorder before a trip. I wanted to go into detail about what that’s actually like for so many of us whose brains overshoot the adrenaline. This isn’t … Continue reading →

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Funky Foodie Takes a Walk

Posted on June 15, 2015 by joey

I’ve been in such a funk lately, feeling poorly, fighting off infection, dealing with anxiety’s peaks. My mood has been good, loving, receptive, but my body doesn’t always feel cooperative. When my body isn’t functioning at the level I deem as my … Continue reading →

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E is for Enlightenment

Posted on April 6, 2015 by joey

No, no, I’m not going to tell you how to become enlightened — like I can even claim to possess such divine knowledge. Do I seem remotely enlightened to you? Am I free from worry? Hah! *cries* I am a … Continue reading →

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