The recent outbreak from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has the world in a panic and for good reason. There is still a lot that we don’t know about this virus. All that we hear and see when we turn on the TV, go online or log into Facebook is something about this outbreak. There are videos of people rushing out to the store to stock up on toilet paper and hand sanitizer like it is the day after Thanksgiving. Fear and…
My blood pressure starts to rise, I can hear my heart beating in my ears, hyperventilation is inevitable. I haven’t even booked the trip yet. All of the fears of what could happen are conceptualizing in my mind. The fear of the unknown takes over and you are left with the symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety while traveling is normal and can be managed. Causes There are many situations that can cause you to have anxiety while traveling. Flight complications Getting…
If mental illness had a face and consciousness what would it be? Would it be a woman or a man? Would it be kind or evil? Would it be human? Every person who has seen through the eyes of mental illness has seen a different picture, each one unique. When I look through the eyes of mental illness, this is what I see. I see pain, fear, loss and struggle. I witness sadness, fatigue, hopelessness and anxiety. Mental illness is…