Feb 3, 20214 Proven Methods That Will Keep Your Anxiety at BayI’ve been a prisoner of anxiety a little too long to suddenly do a 180 worth of Vin Diesel and nose-dive into the miracle cure business. Mostly because, A) I don’t believe such a thing exists, and B) anxiety disorders aren’t zits appearing each time you empty a Nutella jar…Anxiety Relief7 min read
Jan 21, 2021It’s not always You — the world can make you feel unwell tooThe gaping hole in our discussion surrounding mental health — This confession will surprise no one, but here it is anyway; I’m a bit of a pathology buff. Ever since I first picked up my MD grandad’s medical lexicons at the tender age of 6, I’ve poured countless hours into the wonderful world of all that can go wrong with…Mental Health Awareness4 min read
Dec 28, 2020On Meaningless Feelings of GuiltI’m having myself one of those rare, nice pandemic afternoons. I’ve managed to overcome my incessant urge to surround myself with greasy snacks and disappear into a blur of random Youtube clips. …Guilt3 min read
Oct 15, 2020Achieving your goals is important. But so is living your life.Let’s just put it out there — we live in the age of hyperactive goal setting These days it’s difficult to open a new tab in your browser without a ridiculously ripped Youtube coach throwing soft insults your way. No matter the particular strategy of persuasion, the message is always…Goals3 min read
Oct 5, 2020Dietary supplements are a hypochondriac’s best friendDietary supplements are a hypochondriac’s worst enemy — It’s a morning like any other. I’ve just swallowed a big batch of banana oatmeal and proceeded to stretch myself over the chair like a pampered old cat. …Supplements6 min read
Aug 20, 2020The fact that you feel down sometimes is normal…… THE FACT THAT THE WORLD INSISTS YOU SHOULDN’T, ISN’T. — It’s easy to get lost in the “get better” business. You start out with the best of intentions; you’ve weathered a couple of storms, made it out on the other end and happened to pick up a few crumbs of knowledge along the way. You want to share what you’ve…Mental Health3 min read
Jul 29, 2020Feel shitty? Go for a WalkYes, I know what you’re thinking, you’re not 80 years old, so you’re most definitely not going to go for a fucking walk, besides, you’ve got things to do, people to see, shows to watch, kids to raise, partners to satisfy and litter boxes to clean. And I get it…Mental Health4 min read
Jul 20, 2020Anxiety and the Fear of DeathEvery time I visualise my fears, an image of a House of horrors pops up in my head. It looks exactly how you’d think it would look; a decrepit little shack sitting in the middle of an abandoned theme park, with nothing but eerie silence permeating the stillness of it’s…Anxiety4 min read
Jun 26, 2020On the Healing Power of Writing“Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia.”- E.L. Doctorow I’m not super serious about a great many things. I usually find humour in things other people consider awkward, dark or straight up taboo. I’m frequently irreverent, cheeky and cynical, often to the point of making even myself uncomfortable —…Writing5 min read
Jun 8, 2020Anxiety and the Curse of a Toxic FriendshipWe’re sitting behind a small wooden table, drinking cheap wine. Summer has just begun and the red in the sky is giving way to a pleasant shade of purple. …Toxic Relationships7 min read