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My Life as the Black Sheep
My Life as the Black Sheep
I've always a had a strained relationship with my mother, especially compared to the connection between her and my younger sister, which has left me feeling awkward and inadequate.
Read more…A Close Encounter of the Borderline Personality Kind
A Close Encounter of the Borderline Personality Kind
A recent lunch with a good friend brought to light a few characteristic of borderline personality disorder that I had previously been unaware of.
Read more…[Diary of a Fat Woman] Meet the New Jeany!
[Diary of a Fat Woman] Meet the New Jeany!
A recent conversation with my sister has given me a new sense of resolve, and I'm determined to be healthier inside and out.
Read more…What It Means to Truly Love Yourself
What It Means to Truly Love Yourself
Loving yourself is the only way that you'll ever be able to love anyone else; it has to start with you.
Read more…Coping with Aging Parents
Coping with Aging Parents
Both of my parents are relatively young, but as they age, their health issues have begun to come to the forefront.
Read more…Offering Comfort to Grieving Friends
Offering Comfort to Grieving Friends
When conversing with a friend or family member who is grieving remember to be as sympathetic as possible and listen more than you speak.
Read more…Being Human: It's OK to Make Mistakes
Being Human: It's OK to Make Mistakes
Why do we create expectations of perfection for ourselves (and others)? We're human, after all. Mistakes and blunders are a part of the process. Right?
Read more…[Culturology] Royce White Thinks You're Probably Mentally Ill
[Culturology] Royce White Thinks You're Probably Mentally Ill
Royce White is an NBA player who struggles with his mental health, and he thinks that you and I probably do as well. Obviously, this is news to me.
Read more…Facebook: Real-life Implications in a Virtual Realm
Facebook: Real-life Implications in a Virtual Realm
If it s so easy to leave Facebook, it should be equally easy to un-friend those whose posts you don t enjoy, right? Not so fast!
Read more…Loneliness and Isolation Contribute to Health Problems
Loneliness and Isolation Contribute to Health Problems
When people lack a network of close friends, they often become lonely, which can lead to health complications.
Read more…Comfortable in Our Own Skin
Comfortable in Our Own Skin
No matter which culture you're from, all of mankind strives to reach an elevated state through isolating the mind.
Read more…Happy Thoughts: 10 Secrets to a Joyous Life
Happy Thoughts: 10 Secrets to a Joyous Life
Studies show that people tend to immerse themselves in a spiral of self-destructive thoughts but what if we could shift this thinking?
Read more…Soft Drinks and Depression
Soft Drinks and Depression
Several studies suggest that there's an association between soft drinks and an increased risk for depression.
Read more…Impact
Impact
A tedious, minor act contained the potential for a significant but unapparent impact. A tedious, minor act contained the potential for a significant but unapparent impact.
Read more…Why Do Humans Blush? (Part II)
Why Do Humans Blush? (Part II)
For me, it's hard to equate rage with embarrassment. Instead, my blushes have always been the result of a social faux pas.
Read more…Why Do Humans Blush? (Part I)
Why Do Humans Blush? (Part I)
After a bit of research, I discovered that there is a scientific relationship between embarrassment and blushing.
Read more…The Emotional and Physical Pain of a Breakup Explained
The Emotional and Physical Pain of a Breakup Explained
Science has proven that the pain caused by breakups are more than surface deep and that they are, in fact, physical symptoms based on your emotions.
Read more…Your Smile: Dominance and Submission
Your Smile: Dominance and Submission
New findings suggest that smiles may not always be what they appear, especially in the workplace.
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