Recent content by JessicaW

I still have occasional days when things are a struggle and thinking seems like I'm operating through peanut butter. I do plan to see a therapist when I can budget for it. I'm in a very different place in life than all of my friends to the point that we can't really relate anymore outside of...

Oh, online yoga does get a bad rap. And, I've seen the reasons for that, which is why I always first watch through a video of different, unfamiliar instructor. But, I haven't had to do that in a few years now. I pretty much just stick with the same few at this point. I just need to make sure...

Thank you so much for your response. It's a relief to know that the problem isn't necessarily me. I guess I was under the impression that if it had "label" that it should help, then it should work. My immediate family knows and my mother is the most understanding, supportive and patient. She's...

I try not to pick up the same ones. But, usually I will look at the ones for depression, anxiety and discouragement. Because, those are my own problems that I am trying to work through.

I am a very casual yoga practitioner...in my living room with my computer screen, which has no judgmental eyes. I think it definitely helps me reduce stress, helps me sleep (I've experimented enough to realize this was true), and helps me keep the muscles in my neck, shoulders and back from...

I like that acronym. I will have to keep it in mind for myself in the future. I go through periods of over-analyzing or going on high mental alert when someone criticizes me.

I worked with people like that. I am related to people like that. I have conversed with people with no interest in current events and a very concentrated view of the world and do not have any desire to think outside that sphere, and that's fine with me. It's not my place to judge them. My...

I once worked in an office where I was increasingly assigned task after task. First my direct supervisor retired, and I was assigned 75% of her work load. Another employee quit and I was assigned 50% of her workload. So, I was doing the work of 3 people, training and supervising my department in...

That is exactly what had me so skeptical of those services. I am sorry to hear about your negative experience with that. I hope you get things straightened out.

I haven't tried any of them myself, but I have heard of video based medical services that have very low rates, as low as $10 USD. You "visit" them via video call from your home with a skype style service. Some of them provide physical and psychological health services. One example is Maven, they...

I came upon ASMR by accident, a random recommended video from YouTube. I watched a few videos, because I found it intriguing. I have found that I do not respond well at all to the videos that have rhythmic, percussive or clicking noises, which will keep me awake and even on edge for the duration...

I also believe that things happen for a reason. Lots of people I know think I have lived a relatively "strife-free" life. But, I just don't see the reason to "bemoan" things that happen to me. I look back and reflect and move on. You can't change what happened. All you can do is continue on...

I keep seeking the assistance of Self-Help and Motivational books/videos/lectures/etc. I can't seem to find motivation from them. I start them with an open mind, but as I continue I just find the same things. I'll pick up a motivation book in a store and read through the first few pages, and I...

I also find it very fulfilling to cook for loved ones. It has become a bit of a tradition in particular for me to bake for special occasions for my father. He loves when I make him muffins or cookies. Some years ago, I started gifting him my baked goods for his birthdays and Father's Days...

I have been a touch-typist since my early high school years. My mother was a secretary, and took it upon herself to teach me the skill when she saw me struggling with the increasing number of homework assignments requiring typed papers. I'm not the best touch-typist, but it has been such a help...