By Sarah Wylde There is another connection I have to mention that it is just as consequential and unique as the one we get with other people. I am talking about the one that forms between our furry family members and us. If you have ever had a pet, you know that unconditional love and […]
By Sarah Wylde In previous posts, I have mentioned my struggles and journey with mental health and wellness. I have social anxiety, panic disorder, depression, OCD, and mild agoraphobia. I honestly cannot remember a part of my life when I wasn’t dealing with mental health issues. Before I got help and was educated about it […]
The use of prescription anti-depressants is on the rise. It’s a trend that’s been tracked since 1999. Today, 1 in 6 Americans reports taking some type of psychiatric drug, mainly anti-depressants. I myself am a former anti-depressant user. More on that experience another time. I set out on a research mission, and found a number […]
By Celeste Wolfe My PTSD began the autumn I was 17. My first job was looking after a severely developmentally challenged little boy. I will call him “Jay” for the purposes of this story. He was nonverbal and non-ambulatory. Jay was fed via a G-tube which was connected to his stomach. I was responsible for […]
