I'm very hard on myself. This is something that those who have not known me for very long may not be aware of. I'm self-critical, obsessive, and struggle to give myself apologies or excuses. It's because I'm something of a... Continue Reading →
So far so good, as far as my psych is concerned. I've been lucky enough to have appointments with someone who doesn't beat around the bush, who gives it to me straight, who only asks me to be honest with... Continue Reading →
It's a normal to feel a little weird, I've been told. Many of us are forever searching for 'normality', for a place in the world where we can truly fit in. More than anything, human beings love to have a... Continue Reading →
I'm tired. Or sick. I haven't made up my mind just yet. Life rarely leaves time for rest and introspection, but I've recently found myself to be incredibly frustrated at just how little of a difference rest has made. I... Continue Reading →
“The reservation of judgement is a matter of infinite hope” -The Great Gatsby, Scott F. Fitzgerald Judgements come naturally to humans. They are a part of evolution, a part of necessarily weighing risks to gain advantage over other animals.... Continue Reading →
Routine is a healthy aspect of the lives of many people. It helps us to avoid anxiety and uncertainty, while giving us a strong foundation around which to build a healthy, successful life. Maintaining important habits such as getting to... Continue Reading →
I'm twenty-four years old. The journey to get to this point in my life has been a curiously interesting one. For me, perhaps. Today, one month after my last blog post, I have a story. Anxiety has been within me... Continue Reading →
I've been under a bit of pressure lately. I'm hoping this week might get a little easier, but I've still got a lot on my plate. I've got two weeks of holidays from TAFE, so that's pretty cool. One less... Continue Reading →
Alexander McMahon 