Author: Michelle

I've lived with mental illness my whole life. I walk hand-in-hand with my neuroses these days, and sometimes I write about what that's like for me. I prefer the peaceful coexistence of détente to the open warfare of the past. I'm also in recovery from an eating disorder that ate decades of my life, pun intended. It's been hard: recovery is very much a walk through hell - the rainbows, puppies, and chocolate fountains come later - but it's worth it. Recovery lets you have the life the eating disorder promises and lies about 💜
Mental Health

When menopause came calling – an off-the-cuff joint.

Menopause came calling in November 2018. That is, I had my last period in October 2018 and following it, started the clock on my menopause year though I didn’t realize it until about three months on. I knew I’d missed by periods because I’d used an app, though I’d now recommend using a notebook especially if you live in the USA. That information isn’t only … Continue reading When menopause came calling – an off-the-cuff joint.

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be the change

A pea-sized amount and overconsumption.

Do you read the back of your shampoo? Do you check the instructions on your facewash, niacinamide serum, and conditioner? Do you tick “yes” on the Terms & Conditions when you know damn well you haven’t read them? We always think we know more than we know. I rarely read the product instructions. They get a quick skim when they arrive at my well-stocked doorstep … Continue reading A pea-sized amount and overconsumption.

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Mental Health, off the cuff

Flashing back – an off-the-cuff joint.

I’ve added a new page to my blog. I’m going to be putting all my eating disorder posts on one, easy-to-ignore page. I can’t believe I haven’t over-organized my page before now. So many sub-categories are pending. I also can’t believe I started. It’s going to be a big job. I’m coming up on my six-year Word Press anniversary and I’ve concluded that I write … Continue reading Flashing back – an off-the-cuff joint.

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Mental Health, poetry

Not too hot, not too cold.

I love watching “Miss Congeniality.” It’s funny without descending into the overtly stupid. And while there are gem-moments aplenty – who doesn’t want to do UV paint drumming with Sandra Bullock? – I think perhaps my favourite scene is the contestant interviews that take place early in the competition. In response to being asked to describe her perfect date, Cheryl, the sweetly naïve Miss Rhode … Continue reading Not too hot, not too cold.

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