Published in Validation Vacation·PinnedTo the Person I Hurt Because of My Borderline Personality DisorderTo the person I hurt because of my borderline personality disorder, It has been a little over two years since we broke up, but not a day goes by that I don’t think about you — and how I treated you. After having worked on my mental health for the…Borderline Personality3 min read
5 days agoMy Friend Died of Her Eating Disorder. Here’s How It’s Affecting Me as Someone With Anorexia.I live with an eating disorder. Since I was 13 years old, I’ve been battling anorexia and have been in and out of treatment centers. …Eating Disorders10 min read
5 days agoHow to Start a Conversation With Someone Who Doesn’t Believe Your Fibromyalgia Pain Is RealLearn More About Fibromyalgia: Overview | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Resources | Related Conditions Medically reviewed by Emma Guymer, MBBS, FRACP Specialists Who May Be Able to Help | Medication Treatments | Less Effective Treatments | Standard Treatment Options | Functional Medicine Approaches | Treating Other Fibromyalgia Complications…Health15 min read
Jun 20If I Could Speak to Medical School Students About Fibromyalgia, Here’s What I’d SayLearn More About Fibromyalgia: Overview | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatment | Resources | Related Conditions Medically reviewed by Emma Guymer, MBBS, FRACP Specialists Who May Be Able to Help | Medication Treatments | Less Effective Treatments | Standard Treatment Options | Functional Medicine Approaches | Treating Other Fibromyalgia Complications…Fibromyalgia15 min read
Jun 1310 Questions You Should Ask Your Doctor If You Have FibromyalgiaBeing diagnosed with fibromyalgia can feel daunting. There is so much to learn about this illness and how it can affect you. Doctors can be extremely helpful in this case, because they can often answer a lot of your questions with ease and knowledge. Research on your own can also…Fibromyalgia4 min read
Published in Validation Vacation·Jun 3Let’s Bust These 5 Myths About FibromyalgiaFibromyalgia is an illness that seems to be surrounded by many myths. While this illness has been around for quite a while, there is still a lot that is unknown about it; however, as we learn more about fibromyalgia, the better we are able to debunk many of the myths…Fibromyalgia17 min read
Published in Validation Vacation·Jun 2I Tried 5 Things for Fibromyalgia Pain Relief. Here’s How I Rated Them.Fibromyalgia can be a complicated illness to live with, and I find that fibromyalgia pain can be particularly difficult. There are so many supposed fibromyalgia pain remedies out there, and I have tried quite a few of them. …Fibromyalgia3 min read
Published in Validation Vacation·May 2310 Ways Living With Fibromyalgia Can Affect Your Mental HealthFibromyalgia is largely a disorder that is marked by widespread nerve pain. However, my experience with fibromyalgia has been that the pain I experience deeply affects my mental health. I have found that managing my fibromyalgia frequently requires caring for my mental health while addressing fibromyalgia symptoms. The following are…Chronic Illness3 min read
Published in Validation Vacation·May 22Newly Diagnosed With Schizoaffective Disorder? Here’s How to Embrace Your DiagnosisWhen we talk about how “ mental health matters,” I feel like most people generally are referring to and depression . But I have found that people are less accepting when it comes to illnesses that have a higher chance of stigma following them, such as schizophrenia . …Mental Health3 min read
May 10On Addressing Asian American Mental Health: An Interview with Dr. Jenny T. WangThe pandemic has been especially harmful for Asian Americans. With increased violence and worsening mental health, this community is in jeopardy. I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Jenny T. Wang, the author of Permission to Come Home: Reclaiming Mental Health as Asian Americans. We discussed Asian American…Asian American6 min read