Update: I believe I’ve figured out the cause of the hearing and vertigo issues I mentioned in previous posts. It seems like the simple answer is a weak immune system. It appears that through years of ear problems and stress, the symptoms of temporary hearing loss and vertigo come whenever I have had some kindContinue reading “(Not) Ménière’s”
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Control
In my last posts, I described a brief mental health crisis I went through. The lesson I’ve had to re-learn is that I need to re-shift my focus to what’s in my control. I need to take full ownership of my situation because no one else can or will. It’s nothing personal; it’s just thatContinue reading “Control”
Still here
Posts will continue to be sporadic, but I’m still here. Here’s an update of what’s been going on in my life: It’s been a significant time of transition for my family and I. My job in management ended and we moved countries all as planned. The main reason for the move was quality of life.Continue reading “Still here”
Ménière’s??
This is a follow-up to Ménière’s? VertigoIt’s been a rough week. I had two major vertigo incidents. One ruined our Sunday plans with friends and family. The other happened quite publicly at work. Now more people know. With hospital visits and sickness, I’m having to take a lot of time off work, but health takesContinue reading “Ménière’s??”
Ménière’s?
In my previous post, I mentioned that work and separation from quality family time were making me sick. I meant this literally. Doctors suspect I may have Ménière’s Disease. The word ‘disease’ always sounds scary. In this case, it’s nothing life-threatening, but it is a pain in the ass. The definition and diagnosis of Meniere’sContinue reading “Ménière’s?”
Age
Health and time – takeaways at the end. When you’re young, there’s a tendency to believe you’ll live forever. I believed my health and time would continue endlessly no matter what I did, so I treated my body and time accordingly. I don’t consider myself old but I’m beginning to notice some changes and asContinue reading “Age”
1e. Fundamentals (Foundations 1/3) – Mental Health: Self-harm
If you or someone you know are having thoughts about hurting or killing yourself, please consult a medical professional immediately, call the emergency services or go to the Emergency Department at the nearest hospital. Failing this, call a helpline or a friend. Go here for emergency numbers and helplines: https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines or https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp. Don’t be aloneContinue reading “1e. Fundamentals (Foundations 1/3) – Mental Health: Self-harm “
1d. Fundamentals (Foundations 1/3) – Mental Health: Anxiety (GAD)
If you or someone you know are having thoughts about hurting or killing yourself, please consult a medical professional immediately, call the emergency services or go to the Emergency Department at the nearest hospital. Failing this, call a helpline or a friend. Go here for emergency numbers and helplines: https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines or https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp. Don’t be aloneContinue reading “1d. Fundamentals (Foundations 1/3) – Mental Health: Anxiety (GAD) “
1c. Fundamentals (Foundations 1/3) – Mental Health: Depression (PDD)
Introduction If you or someone you know are having thoughts about hurting or killing yourself, please consult a medical professional immediately, call the emergency services or go to the Emergency Department at the nearest hospital. Failing this, call a helpline or a friend. Go here for emergency numbers and helplines: https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines or https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp. Do notContinue reading “1c. Fundamentals (Foundations 1/3) – Mental Health: Depression (PDD)”
1b. Fundamentals (Foundations 1/3) – Mental Health: Suicide
Before we start, note that I am not a mental health professional. If you or someone you know are having thoughts about hurting or killing yourself, please consult a medical professional immediately, call the emergency services or go to the Emergency Department at the nearest hospital. Failing this, call a helpline, or a friend, orContinue reading “1b. Fundamentals (Foundations 1/3) – Mental Health: Suicide”
1a. Fundamentals (Foundations 1/3) – Introduction
If you have not read 0. An Introduction, I suggest starting there first. Please note that I am not a medical or mental health professional. Some mental health problems may need more than lifestyle changes alone. Always seek professional help. This series will be top-heavy and over the first three months, we will cover theContinue reading “1a. Fundamentals (Foundations 1/3) – Introduction”
Overwork
It turns out there is such a thing as working too much. I think I have finally found my limit. I am at a crossroads. If I continue down this path I fear it will break me. Mentally or physically. I can already see the cracks forming. When you are inundated with stress and/or lackContinue reading “Overwork”
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