Personal Reflections
Lost
The invisible walls we build around ourselves and how our inner flame, even when starved, never truly lets go.
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Short Stories
Moving boxes
While packing for a move, Ellie becomes consumed by everything she still needs to do, unaware of what she's leaving behind.
Personal Reflections
On Suicide
What if suicide isn't weakness, but the outcome of circumstances beyond our control? An invitation to lead with empathy.
Personal Reflections
On the ontology of self
You are not your struggles, your work, or even your best qualities. A possible invitation to come back to yourself.
Personal Reflections
The Price of Water in Finistère
On a random library find, a Swedish writer's soul-home, and why words never quite convey what a place means to us.
Personal Reflections
OCD Stereotypes: Is Media to Blame? (Part I)
OCD as portrayed by the media can be harmful. In what ways is it harming individuals with OCD? What can we do about it? Join me in this reflection.
Personal Reflections
Broken compass
This post is a short reflection on the states we sometimes find ourselves in, where the "thing" that usually gives us direction and subsequently tells us where to put our effort is missing. I think almost everyone with a mental condition has asked themselves at one point whether
Science-Based Posts
Understanding OCD: A Journey from Diagnosis to Hope (Final Post)
Welcome to the final post of these series. I sincerely hope you have learned something new that can help you in your OCD journey from my posts. Together, we have covered a lot of OCD related aspects, from its definition and preventative measures to therapeutic options and alternative treatments. This
Science-Based Posts
Understanding OCD: A Journey from Diagnosis to Hope (Part 2 of 3 in a New Series)
In the previous post we went through a brief overview of what OCD is by outlining key aspects of the disorder. Additionally, screening, diagnosis, and preventative measures were laid out. The post concluded with some personal thoughts regarding self-diagnosis. In part 2 of this series, my goal is to
Science-Based Posts
Understanding OCD: A Journey from Diagnosis to Hope (Part 1 of 3 in a New Series)
What does it really mean to have OCD and how can you tell if it applies to you? In this first post of a science-based series, we explore how OCD is diagnosed, its prevention, and my thoughts on self-diagnoses. Whether you're navigating a diagnosis or seeking clarity, this guide if for you.
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Living with the mind
Practical OCD insights: evidence-based treatment tips and reflections on how trauma and spirituality shape identity and their connection to OCD