I was formally diagnosed with clinical Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) during the pandemic, though it hadn’t come out of nowhere. For years, I’d had a lingering sense that something wasn’t quite right, that OCD might be part of my experience, but it wasn’t until that period, when everything intensified, that it became undeniable + finally put into words.

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 + 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 cavern

I recently learned that October 10th marks World Mental Health Day, observed by the World Health Organization since 1992 to raise awareness, honor those affected + encourage global action in support of mental health. Life is challenging, with the pandemic, ongoing social justice movements + the state of the world taking a toll on both our mental well-being + the availability of mental health resources. I firmly believe that everyone deserves happiness + wellness, no matter w

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 + of course a pandemic hasn’t helped matters. Sleep is a precious opportunity for your body + brain to detoxify, repair + grow stronger. Not getting enough sleep can lead to both short term + long term consequences that will impair ones health + 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" + the time when the body should be

Eight years ago, I was in a car accident that totaled my vehicle. Shaken to the core, I began searching for a car that would make me feel safe + protected, like I was wrapped in bubble wrap. Eventually, I found "Mitsu", my Mitsubishi Outlander. I fell in love immediately. Mitsu wasn’t just a car; she was the first car I ever owned + our “relationship” had begun. Fast forward to March 2020, when the pandemic hit + quarantine began. Most days, I would look out the window at poo