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How RSD Affects Daily Life: Overcoming Emotional Pain
For years, I wondered why small moments felt so big. Why criticism stayed with me. Why rejection felt like a wound. Learning about RSD helped me understand myself in a way I never…
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Synchronicity Moments: When Life Feels Like It’s Sending You Signs
There are certain everyday moments that make me stop and question reality in quiet ways. Not in anything dramatic, but through synchronicity—those small coincidences that make life feel strangely connected. A song appearing…
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Why I Shut Down Over Small Decisions: A CPTSD Experience
The other day, I sat there for way too long trying to decide what to eat. It sounds small, but it didn’t feel small in the moment. That moment unfolded into something deeper—patterns…
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I Was Afraid to Hit Publish for Years
There was a moment where I just sat there staring at the “publish” button. I didn’t click it right away. Because once it’s out there… people can judge it, misunderstand it, reject it.…
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Coping Strategies for Overwhelm in Crowded Spaces
Crowded spaces have always been a challenge for me. Even as a child, my senses would spike when too many people, noises, and smells collided all at once. It wasn’t that I didn’t want…
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Why Choosing to Be Unnoticed Can Boost Your Well-Being
I find solace in going unnoticed sometimes. It’s not always a bad thing, even though we’re often taught that being seen is the goal. There are moments when blending into the background feels…
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Unraveling the Mind of an Overthinker in Relationships
For me, when I get into an intimate relationship, I automatically know how the ending will be before it’s even begun. I’m an overthinker through and through. I overthink every minute detail about…
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Listening to Your Nervous System for Better Care
Self-care isn’t a one-size-fits-all checklist. It looks different from person to person. Some people enjoy physical activities such as yoga or hiking for their self-care needs. Other people might opt for a quieter…
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Navigating Life with AUDHD: Finding Balance Amidst the Waves
Living with AUDHD involves navigating conflicting impulses between intense passion and overstimulation. The author experiences frustration with fleeting interests, self-judgment, and a lack of energy. Receiving a diagnosis provided clarity, transforming self-doubt into…
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Squidy: The Stuffed Animal That Held My World Together
There’s an item from my childhood that I was incredibly attached to. His name was Squidy. He was a stuffed animal, though even now I couldn’t confidently tell you what kind. Maybe a dog. Maybe a…