I am not an authority on addiction, benzodiazepines or Whitney Houston. But the media coverage surrounding the Xanax (a benzodiazepine) found in Whitney Houston's hotel room has made me see red. I'm … [Read more...]
Just for Fun
February 9, 2012 By 2 Comments
The lovely Lindsay, one of the friends in my computer who says nice things on Twitter and blogs, sent this my way, so I thought I'd do it for fun. My brain is fried from the antibiotics I'm taking to … [Read more...]
How I Used CBT Techniques to Smash Past a Panic Attack
February 7, 2012 By 5 Comments
CBT stands for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. It's not "what I do" exclusively, but I've already written all about why I chose talk therapy with some CBT. The goal is to change what's going on in my … [Read more...]
Give Me Your Money
February 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
If you already have, thanks! If you have not, you really need to do so. Because I found someone who needs this dress more than I do. Or the universe found her for me. I don't know if she would be … [Read more...]
Traveling Red Dress: We Have the Pattern!
February 2, 2012 By 4 Comments
Well, I ordered it today, anyway. Thanks to the generosity of donors (THANK YOU!), I had the money for the pattern as of this afternoon. Here's a picture of it again, a slightly bigger one this time. … [Read more...]
New Goal: I Will Sew a Traveling Red Dress
January 30, 2012 By 6 Comments
There is a magic dress. A magic dress that is usually red and travels to women who are struggling with illness (including mental illness), weight, low self-image in general. When a woman receives a … [Read more...]
The Treatment Plan: Finally Approved By All
January 28, 2012 By 2 Comments
I got on a train before dawn this morning in order to make it to my appointment with Dr. P at 8:30 am. It was worth it. We had an awesome chat (we always do) and made each other laugh (we always do). … [Read more...]
Where I’ve Been…
January 27, 2012 By 4 Comments
I hit the big time, readers! Well, okay, the unpaid blogger big time... I have been "hired" by Psychology Today to blog for their website! I know, right? It's so exciting I can hardly stand it. … [Read more...]
Mental Illness, Medication and Pregnancy in The News: “Mary Moe” of Massachusetts
January 24, 2012 By 2 Comments
Since I discovered how to set up Google Alerts while researching my article on preparing for a medicated pregnancy, Google has lit up my inbox with articles about a recent event: the horrific … [Read more...]
Update: Officially Back to Klonopin
January 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Despite everyone's best efforts, the Ativan experiment failed. It worked fine during the holidays, but when the stress of this month hit (insomnia while completely obsessing over possible pregnancy … [Read more...]
