My Meandering Thoughts & Healthy Living Journal
by a mental health advocate, personal trainer, and lady over 40.
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After giving birth to my second daughter, I developed post-partum thyroiditis (later changed to Grave’s Disease). Due to economic and other reasons, I was unable to get care for that condition so I suffered for almost 2 years with it. At the time, I also had Bipolar 1 and PTSD,…
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One way that I have grown this year is that I looked back on my life and really thought about the choices I have made and how they got me where I am today. While many good choices were made, there were some I now regret. I suppose that happens…
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Recovering from Mania & Depression
I think I am finally beginning to feel better. My concentration waxes and wanes, but I am able to set small goals and achieve them…
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On Soulmates…
I wish I could believe in soulmates, but I think I might be too unromantic or pessimistic for that. I don’t think we are meant…
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The Sailor’s Skill
This post is about overcoming passive suicidal ideation through Stoic principles. Please reach out to your care team, or online support organisation, if you are…
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On Gathering Ideas
This morning, I read the Stoic philosopher, Seneca’s letter “On Gathering Ideas”. The older I get, the more I forget whether the punctuation marks go…