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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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 feeling suicidal. International Mental Health Contact Information. This morning, I read the stoic philosopher, Seneca’s letter to Lucilius about vain syllogisms. A syllogism is a foundational…
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Dim Ecstasy, A Poem from my Confessions
Though I live in dim ecstasyThe moon and stars shine only for meIn love, my heart aches for them more Their brilliance illumines my parched…
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Recovery Sunday
Recovery Wrestling Depression I’m in a depressive phase of recovery from mania, but I’ve been working hard to be healthy and get back on track…
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To Grow…
I think the meaning of life is to grow and develop, both individually, and as a person in your community. We all make mistakes, bad…
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Overcoming Excuses Not to Work Out
Small Spaces vs Going to the Gym I used to complain that I only had a little space to workout. Then, when it came time…