Yeah, I Went There

Episode 15 outlines all the many emotions we feel toward our elves, why we love them, and practical ways to make their existence easier on ourselves.

Podcast episode 14 in which I discuss my thoughts on self worth, dehumanizing , political debates, telling our stories, and seeing our purpose in the grand scheme of things.

Today I want to outline what it actually means to be a Highly Sensitive Person. It's more than just a description- it's an entire subset of behaviors that classifies the innate sensitivity of 15-20% of humanity. And it matters that we understand it.

Check out more from Dr. Elaine Aaron here: https://hsperson.com

It matters that we're talking about the same thing when we talk about Binge Eating Disorder. Today I'm outlining what the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders classifies it.

Please don't self-diagnose alone. Pursue a professional who can help you make sure you're identifying your struggle accurately, and who can help you find the support you need to recover.

The DSM IV and V outline Binge Eating Disorder as follows: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK338301/table/introduction.t1/

PLEASE watch this podcast episode on YouTube. There are visuals, and you need to see them if you want this to make sense!

Your perspective matters. Your story matters. I hope you're able to find a way to tell it.

National Helpline:

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

When You Can't Afford Mental Health Treatment: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/when-your-adult-child-breaks-your-heart/201707/when-you-cant-afford-mental-health-treatment

Mental health services: How to get treatment if you can't afford it:

https://www.nbcnews.com/better/health/mental-health-services-how-get-treatment-if-you-can-t-ncna875176

The episode where I recall forgetting an important day, and how I worked through the mistake.

Did you know I went to three separate doctors over the course of 6+ years asking if I had Binge Eating Disorder? And did you know not one of them thought I did? They said I likely had body dysphoria and I should look into that instead. If I had Binge Eating Disorder, I would have looked different.

We all make snap judgements, and most of the time they're innocuous- harmless. But when we're wrong, they cause massive damage and it's time we started looking closer. 

Today I talk about our body's need for rest when we're sick, and how some sickness lasts longer, but equally requires rest to get over.

I was joined on the podcast today by my Corey Baker, an author, speaker and health coach. He shared how his thoughts have changed on mental illness and addiction over his life, and it was extremely enlightening. Listen for more!

I have felt an extreme amount of shame over my struggle to connect with people, but more recently I've come to terms with it and I am in now in the process of healing and coping in my day to day life.

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