"Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit."
E. E. Cummings
(American poet, playwright and artist)
We can all find ourselves buffeted about by the troubles that life throws at us.
I hope the thoughts and experiences I've shared in these posts help you through some of those difficult and challenging times; I hope they help you believe in yourself, and your ability to deal with such instances, should they come your way...
Shyness Isn’t Sweet – It’s Distressing and Awkward! (Part 2)
Although as a very small child I wasn’t shy, in fact, I think I was actually quite bold, I developed a serious, life-threatening illness…
Shyness Isn’t Sweet – It’s Distressing and Awkward! (Part 1)
Psychologists consider shyness to be a form of social anxiety, classifying it as an emotional state of being, as well as a personality trait.
Burnout – It’s Not Just About Exhaustion… (Part 2)
I had always experienced extreme fatigue and exhaustion due to lifelong sleep issues, and as burnout isn’t something that happens suddenly, I can’t say for certain…
Burnout – It’s Not Just About Exhaustion… (Part 1)
If you look up “burnout” on the internet, the definition that comes up reads something like the following: “Burnout is a state of emotional, physical and mental…
Anxiety Disorders – Going Through Life in Distress… (Part 2)
For all intents and purposes, it is perhaps not surprising that I suffer from certain anxiety disorders, mainly generalised anxiety…
Anxiety Disorders – Going Through Life in Distress… (Part 1)
Anxiety disorders are described as persistent anxiety, nervousness or fear perceived in the absence of a specific threat…
The Emotional Pain of Childhood Betrayal… (Part 2)
Struggling to cope with life following our Mother’s death, my sister and I were sent to live with our Dad’s youngest sister…
The Emotional Pain of Childhood Betrayal… (Part 1)
Betrayal, especially childhood betrayal is a terrible thing… The level of trust, respect and expectation that we are able to place on those…
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Living With Permanent Exhaustion
Until relatively recently, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome was not a recognised medical condition. While, some schools of thought…
Please note that what I relate here in these posts are accounts based on my own personal experiences, that of very close family members, or what I have observed in my life, as I feel that is all I can speak of with any real authority.
Whatever information I give here, or share here with you in these posts, is done so in complete good faith, and based entirely and only on my personal understanding of the various issues discussed.
While I am more than happy to extend my support to anyone who wants to reach out to me – I am not a trained counselor. Thus I am not in a position to give advice on any emotional, psychological, or medical issues, and am not attempting to do so in any of these posts.
If you feel you are suffering from any medical, psychological, or emotional issues – please speak to your doctor about them.
All the same, please, please do remember – you don't have to suffer alone.
With all my good wishes,
Dana x