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Bingo and Serotonin
When I restarted therapy in 2021, one of the first “assignments” my therapist gave me was to rediscover my hobbies and interests. Try new coffee shops, take Astro to new parks, go to bingo, meet new people. Yes, bingo. Maybe “meet new people” was mostly contingent on going to bingo? I don’t know, but bingo… Continue reading
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Spirals
Today I spiraled pretty hard. And, of course, it had something to do with a guy. I’m just really disappointed in myself for allowing myself to get to that point. Mindfulness is something that usually helps me escape the beginnings of a spiral, but it just didn’t work today. I think I didn’t catch it… Continue reading
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My cat doesn’t have a mullet.
My youngest cat, Mikko, is my little Tiger King. Sadly, he does not have a mullet, but his crazy-soft fur has the most beautiful stripes, especially on his legs. He is the closest I’ll come to owning a real-life tiger. Mikko is a big boy, weighing roughly around 16 pounds, so when he throws his… Continue reading
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Insomnia and Prison Penpals
From childhood to my late-20s, anxiety nearly destroyed my ability to sleep. Once I began to get a hold of my anxiety around 30, sleep became easy and I looked forward to resting. Naps are actually one of my favorite things now. While this progress is probably due to the fact that I’m finally on… Continue reading