Stuck in a moment

The thoughts ran through my head like passing cars: so many of them, too fast to catch. So tired, too tired, too much to do. It’s more than that. I’ve never felt so lonely as I did just then, sitting alone in the taco shop, Ryan’s leftover plate and wrappers in front of me. Listening to music I…

Stress of Being A High School Senior

I often hear people tell me “these are the best days of your life”. I am sure this is true, to an extent, but people don’t realize how stressful a high schooler’s life can be. I am often mocked by adults for being stressed or overwhelmed with everything I have on…

The power the mind has when stress creeps in

Before I dive in, let me introduce myself. My name is Margo. I am a full time photography and design student in my senior year, I have a full time job in a medical office, I have a part time gallery internship on the weekends, I work part time at…

Laura: FYI Re. Anxiety Disorder…

I participate in discussion groups. 3 R rather formal & 2 R informal at a group lunch or dinner.

That leads me to scan a lot of App data in order to latch on to topics of potential interest for discussion at group times.

Benzos: The Common Dangers of a Common Drug

Why Are Benzodiazepines Prescribed?

Benzodiazepines can be useful for those with panic disorders, generalized anxiety disorder, insomnia, and even, in some cases, alcohol withdrawal. They are best…

Keep On Keeping On.

“A Penn undergraduate student was struck and killed this morning by a SEPTA train at 40th Street Station.” As soon as I read these words in a campus-wide email, I knew something was off. Rarely does a Penn undergrad venture out to 40th Street Station. Especially not before 7 a.m. on a weekday…