I had some unexpected news in 2023 as I was checking off all my health appointments for the new year, starting with an annual mammogram. Like many women, I have dense breast tissue coupled with the fact that my Mama Joy had carcinoma in situ + a lumpectomy performed on both of her breasts (20 years apart) My Aunt also recently had the same. Read more here.

How It Started I had an MRI with and without contrast performed on May 31, 2023 . The findings were as follows.... A 1.9cm heterogeneously enhancing mass of the LEFT frontal bone , grossly unchanged compared to CT scan. The differential diagnosis includes: Hemangioma, Atypical Fibrous Dysplasia + Intraosseous Meningioma. Tissue sample may be of benefit. Focal susceptibility of the LEFT parietal subcortical white matter. This is non-specific, but could represent a small cave

Click on the > arrow above for some Pinterest inspired motivation I'm feeling lots of anxiety + have really gotten off track taking care of my mind, body and yes, soul. I haven't been practicing what I preach + I have felt physically + mentally depleted. Below are some of the things I'm striving to do + incorporate into my daily routine so that it becomes second nature. Mondays always feel like a fresh start + a clean slate to me. Writing out my thoughts + weekly goals helps

I read that October 10th was World Mental Health Day - a day the World Health Organization has been observing since 1992 to commemorate, raise awareness, + mobilize efforts in support of mental health across the globe. Between the pandemic, calls for social justice + the general state of the world, it’s been a difficult year that has had a major effect on our mental health + on the resources available to help treat those in need. But, I believe that everyone has the right to

Everyone feels anxious from time to time. Stressful situations such as meeting tight deadlines or important social obligations often make us nervous or fearful. Experiencing mild anxiety may help a person become more alert and focused on facing challenging or threatening circumstances. But individuals who experience extreme fear and worry that does not subside may be suffering from an anxiety disorder. The frequency and intensity of anxiety can be overwhelming and interfere w

Insomnia has been a struggle for me the majority of my life and of course a pandemic hasn’t helped matters. Sleep is a precious opportunity for your body and brain to detoxify, repair and grow stronger. Not getting enough sleep can lead to both short term and long term consequences that will impair ones health and well-being. Just like you need food to maintain a healthy lifestyle, we need good sleep hygiene. Between 1am-3am is the "time of the liver" and the time when the bo

I have OCD (an anxiety disorder) otherwise known as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. In every day speech, it's common for people with a tidy bedroom or desk to proclaim themselves as "OCD." Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, however it is a mental illness that means so much more than an affinity for organization. OCD is characterized by repetitive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) + irrational, excessive urges to do certain actions (compulsions). OCD is distressing + anxiety-evoking.

8 years ago, I had a car accident where my my car was totaled. I was shook to the core and I searched everywhere for a car that would make me feel like I was in bubble wrap. I finally found a car that I was in love with. There it was....."Mitsu" my Mitsubishi Outlander! The search was over and Mitsu was all mine! Mitsu was the first car I ever owned. So, now that you know my "relationship" with Mitsu, let's fast forward to around March, 2020 during the pandemic when the Coro