The worst part was going back to school and everyone asking me if I was “the girl who had a seizure."
What My Fear of Flying Taught Me
Last week, I boarded a plane to Charleston for a bachelorette weekend. I’d been dreading the flight for months. Airplanes are not on my short list of comfort zones, so I try to avoid them at all costs. Why can’t we just drive? I thought to myself, fancying the idea of a 12-hour car ride … Continue reading What My Fear of Flying Taught Me
Empathy Is Not Wrong, Society Is
People told me I wanted attention. That I craved sympathy. That I needed to be everyone's best friend. That I was nosy and dramatic. Soon, these became things I told myself, too.
My OCD and Me: Treading Water in a Drought
I bet they don’t tell you in the movies, or on social media, or even in psychology class, that OCD can affect the way you love, too.
My OCD and Me: Why am I so Weak?
These past few weeks have been tough. Scratch that. My entire life has been tough. But whose isn’t? In July, I went to a concert to see Panic! At The Disco and Weezer, and after eating and drinking all night, I didn’t feel too well. My stomach was in so much pain that as soon … Continue reading My OCD and Me: Why am I so Weak?
6 Reasons to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
"You care so much about other people's opinions and perceptions of you that you often lose sight of yourself and your own goals."
