The Mind and Mental Health: How Stress Affects the Brain

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https://www.tuw.edu/health/how-stress-affects-the-brain/ Recently, a friend reminded me how much stress is affecting me. For the umpteenth time, I will have to talk to my doctor about a full neurological workup because I am not myself at all. Dizzy, anxious, burnt out, exhausted to the point where I can barely keep my eyes open, yet I am … Continue reading The Mind and Mental Health: How Stress Affects the Brain

Forks In The Road

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Welcome to all the new readers, and those who've been with me for years or months. 🙂 I'm happy to greet you all. I've been working on a piece about racism and my personal experiences with different forms of it, but mostly, I have started to notice just how worn out I am, which lends … Continue reading Forks In The Road

Migraines Are a Serious Problem. Employers Can Help

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https://hbr.org/2021/02/migraines-are-a-serious-problem-employers-can-help Even with a solid treatment plan that's been in place for a few years, my migraines still plague me at times. I should be okay right now, but I'm coming off of nearly three straight weeks of intense pain and lack of sleep, so I'm in the state of waiting for the pain to … Continue reading Migraines Are a Serious Problem. Employers Can Help

Tracking The Time

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The loss of my mother haunts me. How could it not? I know not everyone has a deep bond with either parent, and others have different scenarios of their family dynamic, which I understand, but my mother was my best friend. I was never embarrassed of her or ashamed of her. I took care of … Continue reading Tracking The Time