Tag: writing
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The Horrors of Medication Changes
Especially the kind that are supposed to keep you alive, sane, stable. People talk about medication changes so casually sometimes. “Just switch meds.” “Maybe increase the dose.” “You can always try something else.” As if changing psychiatric medications is the same thing as switching laundry detergent and not a complete neurological demolition project. Because some…
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Not Quite a Vacation
When I said I was going on vacation, what I really meant was: I was taking my aunt to San Diego for Parkinson’s treatment and research. Not exactly margaritas and sightseeing. There were moments of sunshine, yes. Palm trees. Warmer weather. A hotel pool. But underneath all of it was the weight of something much…
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The Catch-Up Illusion: How I Nearly Burned Out Trying to Get Ahead
Right now, I’m in that awkward space between hustle mode and uh-oh-I’m-running-on-fumes. I’ve been working hard lately, juggling client projects, newspaper deadlines, and trying to get new blog posts out into the world. The to-do list keeps growing, and I keep telling myself: “If I just work a little harder, I’ll catch up.” Except… here’s…
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