Content warning: Talks of suicide . . . Self-Improvement month being at the same time as Suicide prevention month is on a fine line of miscommunication. The idea of someone thinking that all suicides involve people that need self-improvement could be flawed. People often think that people who need self improvement are needing the improvement … Continue reading Self Improvement and Suicide
Category: Health
August Favorites
Nexcare Max Hold Waterproof band-aids Dove Invisible Dry Spray Sheer Fresh Antiperspirant Dove sensitive & Dove Renewing Body Wash with Peony and Rose OilEOS 24-hour Moisture Body Lotion Vanilla Cashmere {repeat from July} still in love Extra Strength Antacid Assorted Berry Chewable tablets (the Target brand)Torrid Tees and Shorts Have become my favorite thing to … Continue reading August Favorites
The Tunes That Make Me Feel Good
I have been experimenting with different forms of blogging. This Blog Findingevie, it is just that it is about me finding myself and sharing my journey with you in the hope it reaches the right people, the people that need to see the struggle to achieve healthy mental health while experiencing the highs and the … Continue reading The Tunes That Make Me Feel Good
The Biggest Gift You Can Give Yourself? Protecting Your Mental Health.
Birthdays come and go but there is something that is always with us and for me, that is my mental health. You literally do not do one thing in your life without it. So, we all have a state of mental health. Some are better at controlling and using theirs than others. For many, many … Continue reading The Biggest Gift You Can Give Yourself? Protecting Your Mental Health.
The Top 20 List of Things I Love
Mental health is so important for us to be aware of. For me, something that really helps when I am feeling signs of depression and anxiety is to think about the things that I really truly love and that make me happy. Here is my top 20 list. Things I love… My partner. Jeremy makes … Continue reading The Top 20 List of Things I Love
Staying Cool
Summer. Such a glorious time of year. Everyone hates summer but it sometimes feels like it. I don’t get hot-per-say. That doesn’t mean I did not once know the pains of heat. In fact, I was so hot-natured I froze most of my friends out as a teenager. One of my favorite things to do … Continue reading Staying Cool
Let’s Talk (Fat Talk & Age Talk)
How old is old? When you look in the mirror and see your mother? Myself next to my Mom Birth to 17- Fear/responsibility/Fear/being a child 18-24- Feelings of Depression/loss/immaturity living like there was no tomorrow/size crippled me to not living 24 – 31- hope for the future/getting my education/falling in love/moving to a new place/losing … Continue reading Let’s Talk (Fat Talk & Age Talk)
Exercise / Posture / Modifications
Well, here we are back to talking about exercise. As an infinifat, there are a few tools you absolutely need: a yoga mat, an exercising ball, a sturdy chair, some 5 to 10 lb. weights, stretch bands, and plenty of water when you work out. It is important to have tools that fit your body. … Continue reading Exercise / Posture / Modifications
My Fibromyalgia Story
Fibromyalgia is still one of those diagnoses that is not highly approved of. Many doctors do not recognize Fibromyalgia as an actual diagnosis. Fibromyalgia is found by a Rheumatologist which can also diagnose you with forms of arthritis. Fibromyalgia IS real and I was diagnosed at the age of 13. By the time I hit … Continue reading My Fibromyalgia Story
Fear In Picking A New Doctor
There is nothing more frightening for fat folks than having to go to the doctor. Especially if it is a new doctor. Honestly, the one good thing about covid was the telehealth options. I was able to find two new doctors this way and then when I had to see them in person it was … Continue reading Fear In Picking A New Doctor