My last post about body dysmorphia brought out a great response from you. Some of you disclosed your own struggles with your appearance and others commented that just reading the post was a real encouragement. Your responses were encouraging to me, too. Thank you. Since then, I have thought more about the topic and discussed […]

Those of us with body dysmorphia are preoccupied with an imagined flaw in our physical appearance. For example, those who struggle with anorexia imagine they are overweight and develop obsessive behaviours to lose weight. Mine is my weight. I spend a lot of time checking my appearance, comparing myself to others and expend much energy […]

We’ve heard the news reports about COVID-19. In Australia, the Prime Minister has asked that we practice social distancing. Large gatherings have been cancelled. People are hoarding and our supermarket shelves are empty. Many are frantic as they react to reports of people dying from the virus. Businesses are suffering and some have already been […]

Coping with social isolation during COVID-19 Living alone for over 30 years has taught me ways of dealing with isolation. In the beginning, it was harrowing for me. The loneliness was intense and frightening. Below is a list of activities I do which create enjoyment. Hugging my fur baby My greyhound Dreamy is a relatively […]

The thought of staying at home and being without work or being on the forefront of the fight against COVID 19 is frightening to many of us. It is tempting to give up and fall into a pit of despair. But I encourage you to keep positive. The best way to do this is to […]

Did you know that you can be overweight and healthy? Did you know that you can be slim and unhealthy? There are slim people who have high levels of unhealthy cholesterol, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. And there are people who appear to have a weight problem with none of these issues. In […]

It is now 2020, the beginning of a new decade. The last 10 years have been incredible for me. There have been many ups and downs. Mostly ups. I am grateful for the achievements in my life. Some of these include: · gaining a Master of Business Administration. · continued my journey to health both […]

As a child I withdrew from the world and lived inside myself. This world was safe. There was no one to criticise or humiliate me, no one to judge my behaviour. I was a lonely kid, with one friend or none at any point in time. Relating was difficult because of my self-perception and distorted […]

For many of us the festive season brings with it uncomfortable memories. For me, guilt and regret are the primary feelings I associate with the time. Regret that I don’t have healthy family relationships and guilt that I didn’t do more to make them work. This process usually ends in a detailed examination of my […]