Just when I thought I knew myself
I've always prided myself on knowing myself. I know who I am, what I want, and where I want to be in life. For example, I've been writing since I was a child and my [...]
Breaking The Habit – Compulsive Texting
As someone who has OCD, I have some bad habits that I don’t necessarily have control over. One of them is compulsively texting people, especially dudes, when I am feeling emotional or insecure. This can [...]
Facing Fears
Facing fears. I have a lot of them. I was in my therapist's office and she asked me what I was afraid of. There were too many things to name. I couldn't even go there. [...]
I am terrible at breaking up with people
Let’s face it, breakups suck. I’m not good at dumping people because I hang onto the relationship more than I should. I want to salvage it but sometimes they’re not salvageable. I just feel so [...]
I’m Not An Extrovert So Stop Calling Me One!
People assume that I am an extrovert. According to the Myers-Briggs test that I’ve taken, I am not. I am an introverted individual and fall under the category of INFP. You can learn more about what [...]
External Validation
External validation is something that many human beings struggle with. As somebody who lives with panic and anxiety, I often want reassurance from other people when it isn’t necessarily the most healthy thing for me. [...]