Day 85 – Trichotillomania & Skin-Picking Disorders There are moments when the body seems to move before the mind catches up; a hand reaching to pull a strand of hair, or fingers finding a small bump on the skin and…
Day 84 – Chronic Illness & Mental Health Table of Contents The Lived Reality Living with a chronic illness is like learning a new language your body speaks – one that others often can’t understand. It isn’t just about physical…
Day 83 – Narcissistic & Antisocial Personality Disorders It is easy to misunderstand the words narcissistic or antisocial. They have become shortcuts for describing selfishness or rudeness, yet the reality of these personality disorders is far more complex. Behind the…
Day 82 – Disruptive Mood Dysregulation in Youth 🌦️ When Every Day Feels Like a Storm Childhood is often described as a carefree time, but for some children and teenagers, every day feels like walking on a tightrope of frustration,…
Day 81 – Body Dysmorphic Disorder 🪞 When the Mirror Lies When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Most people would say they see themselves – their face, their features, their expression in that moment. For someone…
Day 80 – Alexithymia: Difficulty Identifying Emotions 🌫️ The Space Between Feeling and Knowing The space between feeling and knowing can be hard to live inside. Imagine standing in front of a fogged-up mirror. You know your reflection is there;…
Day 79 – Perfectionism, High-Functioning Anxiety & Masking We live in a culture that often celebrates excellence, relentless productivity, and perfection. “Do it right or don’t do it at all.” “Be flawless.” These aren’t just slogans; for many, they’ve become…
Day 78 – Schizoid, Paranoid & Schizotypal Personality Disorders Personality shapes the way we see ourselves and the world. For some, these patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving can create distress, isolation, and misunderstanding. Cluster A personality disorders – schizoid,…
Day 77 – Dissociative Amnesia & Fugue States Imagine waking up in an unfamiliar place with no idea how you got there. The faces around you are strangers, yet they insist they know you. Your wallet has your name, but…