For the Ones Who Are Still in the Middle of It
When You Can't Explain Why You Feel Lost
Feeling lost doesn't always have a reason. Sometimes the weight arrives without a story, without a clear before and after. This post explores what it means when that unexplained feeling shows up, why the ones without a cause are often the hardest to sit with, and what genuinely helps when explanation isn't available yet.
Loneliness
Loneliness is one of today’s major public health crises, affecting 30% of us, and can lead to mental health issues as well as addiction. The link between loneliness and addiction suggests that the use of substances can disguise feelings of loneliness by providing a brief absolution from the mental and emotional distress that loneliness brings. Also, loneliness and substance misuse can mutually influence one another.
Adrenal Fatigue
I never had back issues until 2007. I was sitting at my desk paying bills and suddenly my back froze-up. I dropped to my knees, slowly fell to the floor and couldn’t get up.
Anxiety & Shame: Breaking the Stigma
Many people who suffer from anxiety do so silently. Shame can be the main cause of this pain.