20ml of Paroxitine a day, 365 days a year. I have been taking this SSRI, or Selective Serotonin Re-uptake inhibitor before I knew what serotonin was. As it turns out, I have this chronic condition called Major Depressive Disorder. I can’t recall a time before being clinically depressed, and I don’t go a single day without feeling the weight of this pathology of mine. But this article isn’t about depression as much as it’s about what happens when you can’t take your medication.
I am a Female, yes.
Vision: 20/15.. I can see very clearly, yes.
Height: 5″7′ ; Weight: 142.. yes and yes.
Will I allow this body – my body – to save a life?.. no
My experience with organ donation.
When I was small, I riffled through my mother’s purse looking at the different membership cards. Then, I stumbled upon her driver’s license. Continue reading
Image of a normal body from Adult Swim cartoon, Rick and Morty.
“Anything with less than 8 limbs is considered disabled here”
-Rick Sanchez
(Rick and Morty).
This quote highlights that being called ‘Disabled’ might be a surprisingly malleable concept.
Their are always opinions and let me just make my opinion clear. I believe that emotions and your spirit are one. People who have good emotional health are aware of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. They have learned healthy ways to cope with the stress and problems that are a normal part of life. They feel good about themselves and have healthy relationships. Continue reading
Disassociation and depersonalization are one of the most controversial topics in the field of psychology. Let’s start with the basics and define some terms. Depersonalization is when your mind becomes disconnected from your body in such a fashion so that you feel as if you are watching yourself
Most people go to the doctor when they are sick to get a diagnosis, medication, or simply to feel better. We all know how it goes… Continue reading
For me, identity has always been a difficult topic. For years, I only had a hazy conception of my interests, personality, and values. It may seem a bit weird, but I feel that part of my difficulty with forming an identity was because my family is poor. Continue reading
Trigger warning: Eating disorders, body image
Genetic “body type” is a strange thing. For as long as I can remember, my older sister has been a size zero. Slim, tall, and willowy, with long legs and a flat stomach. She eats anything she wants at any time she wishes, while thinking of the nutritional value of none of it.
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Your skin is your largest organ, your first defense against the outside world. And mine is constantly under attack. The enemy? My own hands.
Unruly Bodies 