More Vanilla?
I recently spent a ridiculous amount of time thinking about whether I should order more vanilla ice cream. Not ordering it. Not eating it. Thinking about it. I hate the fact that I’ve gained weight since ending up in a wheelchair, despite exercising regularly, and that’s what triggered the debate. The truth is that my […]
Controlling the “Uncontrollable”: Acute Anxiety, Stress, Panic… and the Role of Breathing, Music, and Sleep
I’m not entirely sure what technically counts as a panic attack, an anxiety attack, or acute stress. I know I’ve experienced moments of intense stress before – most of us have. Yesterday was one of those moments, and the causes are difficult to untangle. PSP brings both psychological and neurological anxiety (PSP affects The brainstem […]
Admitting Anxiety, A Healthy Step Forward
This week, I had two important conversations about mental health, and for the first time, I feel ready to share my thoughts. Earlier in the week, I met with an old university friend who is a caregiver for a family member. When we talked about anxiety, he asked how I was coping. He mentioned that […]
December 23 update – the impact of war and my blog from before the war I didn’t publish
When I last posted a blog article on my Parkinson’s (in June) I had no idea what was the come in the coming months. On the 3rd October I drafted an updated blog – which I thought at the time was interesting – but didn’t hit send. Then the 7th October came and with it war […]