Archive for the 'Health' Category

Lack of Sleep in Driving Me Crazy

This isn’t fair. Joe and I had the most gigantic fight last night, and he didn’t even sleep here, he went to one of his friend’s houses. I don’t even know which one. I don’t know where he is and it’s totally killing me. Worst yet, I think it was my fault. I know I’m not supposed to admit that—according […]

Something to Look for in a Doctor

There are a lot of very good doctors out there.  However, one thing I’ve noticed there is a short supply of is doctors who are interested in, or at least accepting of, alternative medicine.
For instance, as a type 1 diabetic, my doctors have had me on Lipitor for several years.  My cholesterol was only slightly […]

So Close, and Yet, So Far

Five Eleven and One Half. I am ½ an inch away from six feet tall and it drives me crazy. I know I’m not short – in fact I’m taller than the majority of my friends. But 5’11 and 6’0 sound worlds apart when said aloud, and I want to get that extra half inch […]

The Day I Didn’t Have an Energy Bar

 
I didn’t realize that I had come to rely on having an energy bar around for getting that extra boost I usually need towards the end of the work day. Then one day the store I shop at was out of my favorite energy bar (the 3 bar) so I decided to just skip it. […]

Dual Diagnosis: Cocaine Addiction and ADHD

Many people who suffer from mental illness unfortunately also have to deal with addictions. There are many theories for this. Some believe that those with a mental illness attempt to self medicate through drugs such as crystal meth or alcohol and subsequently become addicted. No matter what the reason is, the truth is that dual diagnosis is a […]