30 DAYS OF FEELING - DAY 16 My psychologist gave me and assignment before I got out of his green chair last week. "Think about a strength that can protect your child-self in the memories you have of her." He meant some good quality I have today that I can give her her, helping her … Continue reading I feel like I’m made up of antonyms
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Rewriting my truth
30 DAYS OF FEELING - DAY 14 Schema therapy is about healing the child within yourself, about bringing her (or him) back to life and help her change and grow. It is a kind of re-parenting therapy, in which you yourself, together with your psychologist rewrite the painful moments of your childhood, kind of showing … Continue reading Rewriting my truth
Challenge # 4 – Dopamine
30 7 days of love for ADHD Dopamine is one of the “feel good” chemicals in our brain. Interacting with the pleasure and reward center of our brain, dopamine (along with other chemicals like serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins) plays a vital role in how happy we feel. In addition to our mood, dopamine also affects … Continue reading Challenge # 4 – Dopamine
ADHD is Real, and So is Ritalin
Loving the ADHD devil - DAY 22 I have a love-hate relationship with my medication. I don't like the way I feel when I take my daily dose of methylphenidate, however, on the days I forget to take my medication, I feel far from good as well. With every pill I'm giving away a part … Continue reading ADHD is Real, and So is Ritalin
Feelings Dictionary
Loving the ADHD devil - DAY 2 I am worthless. I just pretend to have a mental problem so I can finally be my true self, the lazy, crazy and pathetic person I am today. There is nothing wrong with me besides my own inability to live a normal life, my extreme weakness and worthlessness. … Continue reading Feelings Dictionary