It's Working!

First of all, this isn’t a real post. That’s what happens when I research a topic, and find that someone else has written a well crafted article highlighting the information I want to share. PsychCentral Associate News Editor Janice Wood wrote an article discussing how knowledge and beliefs surrounding mental health are improving. The article Survey Finds

Firefly: the Game

These adorable faces were part of the party that was our game night last night. We played Firefly: the Game and I realized that my friends have infinite amounts of brain power for remembering odd jokes, and only-use-once lines. We passed a Stegosaurus around, and each flew our own Firefly Class ship, with different captains, while

What Does "Trigger Warning" Mean?

What does someone mean when they say “trigger warning”? Basically, they mean that the content after the warning may contain materials that may be detrimental for some people to read. Basically, the online community that is the Internet relies on the phrase “trigger warning” to warn people that they are going to post content that

My Cat Wrote This Post

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Video Game Etiquette

I’ve been having the strangest recurring dream lately. It’s about my step-father (Dirk), who I haven’t talked to in nearly 5 years. It starts off in the strangest ways, usually, as per usual in dreams. Last night, I dreamed that I was in bed, and I woke up to realize that Dirk was “home” and

BabyMetal – Yeah, You Heard Me

This pop/metal band “BabyMetal” from Japan is out to revolutionize music, shaking off the been-there-done-that attitude of bubble-gum pop. With a classic “boy/girl band” lyric setup, and a hard-core deathmetal rift lineup, these little girls will make you hate yourself if you are a fan of anything in the music industry. Why? Because the music is

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Today I’m starting the Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook. It’s a book with practical exercises for improving coping mechanisms and interpersonal social skills. I’m really excited because I’ve always felt that I’m pretty good at everything discussed in the book, but there is always room to learn. Several of my internet friends suggested it as

Dr. Naked

Thanks to the new insurance laws I (like many others) no longer have to deal with my previous, expensive, shitty, doctor. I got signed up with a new primary care provider, and I’m in love. His name is some Hungarian thing that I won’t say here, but I like to think of him as Dr.

Healthcare Power of Attorney

Something many people don’t think about is Healthcare Power of Attorney. What happens to you if you are hurt, and can’t make decisions for yourself? What happens if you are declared unfit to make decisions about your healthcare because of your mental illness? It’s important to have back-up plans. Many people assume that being married