Burn out… what exactly is it? You spent the entire day at work being the superwoman that you are and you’ve accomplished so much. You regularly skip lunch or have working lunches. Then, a last-minute work crisis occurs, causing you to have to work a few hours overtime. When you[…]
Postpartum depression is a life-threatening condition both for the mother and the child. It is a mix of emotional and behavioral changes that happens after a woman gives birth. It is a form of major depression that occurs within 4 weeks after delivery. This is one life experiences that I’ll[…]
Mental health is a very important aspect of our overall health. However, the signs and symptoms are mostly overlooked and commonly mistaken as fatigue. As hectic individuals, we may never notice that our mental health is already compromised. We are so determined to achieve our goals that we get caught[…]
Getting over an ex is not easy. It is actually a hard pill to swallow and a tub of ice cream won’t take the pain away easily. A break-up is a loss and what a person goes through during a breakup is similar to the pain experienced when losing a[…]
Victim-blaming is too common, especially towards women who are victims of sexual assault and abuse. This is the primary reason why victims of abuse don’t speak up: they are afraid people will judge them and blame them. It’s a very disturbing trend to blame the victim instead of the perpetrator. […]
Surviving trauma for a young teenager like Elizabeth Smart seems next to impossible, but the Higher Power is good because she was rescued from the hands of her captors. Elizabeth Smart survived a great ordeal. She is helping young women and children today by educating them to avoid victimization through[…]
You can overcome anxiety to prevent panic attacks. It is a process, however, you do not have to live with stress and panic. Trauma can be triggered by an accident, a violent attack that happened in childhood, or in adulthood. Trauma can also be triggered and exacerbated by stress, from[…]
It is no secret to those who know me that I am a huge fan of The Walking Dead. I was intrigued when I watched the pilot several years ago. As the seasons progressed, I was hooked. I liked the horror, action, and drama. I also became more interested in[…]