Today was my second to last TMS treatment. And I don’t want to sound dramatic, but TMS has changed my life. What is TMS, you might be asking? Well. TMS stands for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. It is a treatment for depression in which they stimulate the mood regulation areas of the brain with magnetic pulses. […]
What’s Next?
I know it’s been a while since I’ve last written. And my last post was kinda depressing. I was going through a lot. Well I finally went back to work on May 1st (after recovering from a broken foot, gallbladder removal, and septic bursitis) and I was so excited. It was great to see everyone […]
Like A Tree
Last week was National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. For those of you who are faithful followers of this blog, you might have noticed that I did not publish a post last week. Which might seem strange, given that I am a vocal advocate for mental health, eating disorders, and recovery as a whole. But there […]
Just Keep Showing Up
About a month ago, I was on the phone with a friend who I admire a great deal. Actually, I must say that I admire all of my friends in one way or another. Whether it’s for their strength, character, vulnerability, or sense of humor, each of my friends has at least one quality that […]
We All Need Therapy
I spend a lot of time in my car these days and most of that time is spent driving to and from therapy. If you’ve read any of my previous blog posts, you’ve probably realized that I’m in desperate need of therapy. “What kind?” you may be asking. Well, there’s the obvious physical therapy for […]
Impossible.
They said it was impossible. Jesus knew better, though, and he said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26) A lot of people in my class didn’t even want to walk. They thought a community college graduation was a joke. They couldn’t wait to move on to stage […]