Self-Care Basics
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Not only do I work in the ever-interesting mental health field, but my specialized niche of schizophrenia spectrum disorders makes most outpatient offices look boring. Schizophrenia and other similar psychotic disorders are primarily characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia among a plethora of other symptoms. Hallucinations are perceptual disturbances related to the five senses such…
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*****WARNING: Some NSFW language in this upcoming post***** I am one crazy motherfucker. To say some screws are loose is an understatement. I put the “normal” in “abnormal.” I openly admit I am nuts. It is likely due to a combination of trauma and a chemical imbalance fucking with my head. My mental instability dates…
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This September will mark ten years for yours truly working in the mental health field. That time frame includes seven different agencies and twelve different job titles ranging from intern to program supervisor. I worked with a plethora of individuals who were my clients, colleagues, supervisors, and subordinates. It took me a while to develop…
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Hey you. Yeah, you. We need to talk. I don’t know how to say it, so I’m just going to say it. This relationship just isn’t working. Seriously, let’s face the facts. We have been off and on for the last fifteen years. You come and go as you want. I lost count how many…
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The daily conversation between my thoughts and me feels like an awkward attempt at picking up a girl. Me: Hey, thoughts! Are you tired? Thoughts: No, why? Me: Because you’ve been running through my mind all day! *finger guns with a wink* When your brain acts up like the Energizer Bunny, you try to find…
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For some reason or another, I worked with difficult populations in the mental health field. I specialize in early onset psychosis. I worked with individuals coming out of short-term units often following a suicide attempt. Others were coming out of state run facilities and getting their first taste of independence in years. My clients tested…
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Trust provides a fundamental foundation for any relationship. However, the extent to which we trust covers a vast spectrum. At the most basic level, we even trust strangers. When we walk down the sidewalk or drive in our lane, we trust other individuals not to swerve and hit us. When you go out to eat,…
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When asked where we see ourselves in “X” amount of years, so many of us envision someone by our side. Few of us truly desire becoming old cat ladies, living in solitude. Human beings crave intimacy. We want to feel connected and especially to another individual in a long-lasting relationship. Yours truly has only been…
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Your boy had some serious writer’s block this week. I legitimately could not come up with a topic for this week’s post. There were no major revelations. There were no areas of interest for yours truly. I channeled my inner Regis Philbin and asked the audience. I put out a request for suggestions on my…
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As much as I like cooler weather, I look forward to being able to drive home while the sun is still high in the sky. The extra bit of time opens up so much opportunity for outdoor activities that would otherwise have to wait until the weekend. I love going to local parks to just…
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