Adventure Awaits

3 personal micro-stories — Waiting Passing by the bridge multiple times this year, a flashback shyly makes its way towards me. Eight years ago I was standing there, waiting for a mystery man. I can’t recall what he looked like, and I vaguely remember what we did. Depression and anxiety claimed those memories; I’m absolved. …

Practical applications of groundbreaking discoveries — In 1900, Gregor Mendel, through his experiments with plants, set the basis for the discovery of DNA and genes. Building on Mendel’s work, Wilhelm Johannsen in 1909 was the first to talk about the genome (the collection of genes), and in 1953 James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the “double-helix”…

A poem — Listening to your rhythmic breaths Makes me live through a thousand deaths Surviving the war perpetrated by our hearts A few hours before the dreaded morning starts We were never meant to make it through the night Through the scar on your chest escapes a faint light I wrap it around me…

Call 1–800-BENIGHTED — On this Friday night, I found myself repairing my bathroom sink. Going to the nearest store to get some tools I needed to test my patience and inner peace. Being confident in my abilities though, was a game-changer. Since I can’t be charming, that was the next best thing. I…

A poem about betrayal — I’ll prove it to you right away I don’t just blindly obey To everything my heart feels When it’s in pain and kneels I’m not docile, too bad for you I just don’t snap out of the blue Had you paid attention you would know That I would never stoop so low…

Common and uncommon warning signs of eating disorders from a psychological and personal perspective — There are many stories about people who choose to go swimming even when all those warning signs are up. The result is that they need to be rescued or they end up dead. Similarly, in the case of eating disorders, there are warning signs before things get bad. In my…

A poem — This city’s streets know my longing all too well I never cease to project on them my hopes Of catching a glimpse of you in this urban hell And see if you freed yourself from your painful ropes The dimly lit stones amplify my pain Unable to forget the way your words made me feel New avenues carved in our hearts from the icy rain Reminding me that solitude was always part of the deal I look towards where I believe you like to wander Hoping that my thoughts will reach you A source of comfort for all the mysteries you ponder While you enjoy the endless concrete view

Psychological perspectives and my personal experience with “the voice.” — People with eating disorders often report having the experience of “the voice.” It is described as an internal voice that usually manifests as a second or third-person commentary on anything that concerns the person’s body (e.g., weight, appearance), self-worth, and eating habits (source). According to research, the eating disorder voice…