The longer I work in psychiatry, the more & more I'm reminded that poverty is one of the most harmful factors (if not the most harmful factor) affecting peoples' mental health.
Why did I not know until now that caffeinated electrolyte beverages make you feel wayyyyyy better if you have ADHD, between the caffeine soothing the ADHD symptoms and the electrolytes addressing the dehydration caused by forgetting to drink and eat (just water isn’t good enough)
Since the start of the 2020-21 season (playoffs included), Nikola Jokić has 12,405 points, 5,637 rebounds, 4,101 assists and 649 steals, is +3,101 and has played in 299 wins. He leads the NBA in all six categories. Not sure we appreciate how nuts that is. https://t.co/gLCHfFoDXb
CPTSD isn’t just flashbacks.
It’s forgetting what peace feels like.
It’s jumping at harmless things.
It’s being stuck in survival mode when no one else is.
It’s trying to rest in a body that doesn’t know how to feel safe.
It’s fucking exhausting.
Depression is wanting people, but feeling too drained to reach out.
It’s missing your friends, while ignoring their messages.
It’s craving support, but having no words for your pain.
It’s connection that feels too heavy to hold even though your heart needs it.
It’s fucked..