Subterms
After weeks of non-stop tiredness, weakness, and nausea after eating, I was certain I had mono. I consulted with my friends via text and we agreed that all signs pointed to a bout of the virus. I quickly scheduled an appointment with my doctor based on my self-diagnosis and matter-of-factly ordered a mono test (because of […] More
Okay, I’ll admit it — any time someone mentions essential oils, I can’t help but feel sceptical. I have a hard time believing that some oil in bottles tinner than my pain threshold, could somehow help me with a bunch of ailments. But keen to see what all the fuss was about, I decided that […] More
We’re not going to sugarcoat it: there’s a lot of nonsense information out there about what antidepressants do and don’t do. People who could benefit from the medication can often be skeptical about taking it because of the fears created by the misconceptions. In a research paper published in , Prof. Stephen Bazire concluded that […] More
Friendships are the glue that holds us together. Yes, it’s cliche, but I for one don’t know where I’d be without a few good friendships. They’re the ones who talk us through our heartbreaks, our meltdowns, and our toughest moments. They’re there with pizza and old Disney movies when we’ve had a stressful day or […] More
The drive, passion and excitement that you had at the beginning of the year has slowly been replaced by a quiet hatred for everything you do (your work) and everyone that’s around you (your colleagues). You don’t know what those feelings are or where they come from, but what you do know is that you’re […] More
Anyone who has experienced anxiety knows that symptoms can be complex and varied. Sufferers will be familiar with the racing heart, sleepless nights, and feelings of worry that accompany the disorder. However, there is one manifestation of anxiety that seems to get much less coverage. A few weeks ago I spotted a viral tweet in […] More
