Admitting fault isn’t just about honesty—it touches on identity, self-esteem, and even survival instincts. For some people, acknowledging they’re wrong feels like admitting they’re less competent or less worthy.
Category: Brain
Understanding Triggers: What They Really Mean and How to Cope
Our brains are designed to protect us. When something frightening, overwhelming, or painful happens, the brain stores that memory along with the sensory details surrounding it. Later, if we encounter something that reminds us, even vaguely, of that past event, our nervous system can respond as if the danger is happening all over again.
The Mental Health Magic of Movies
Since the early days of film, movies have always offered an escape from our everyday worries. When left unchecked, persistent stress can take a serious toll on our health, our mood, and our relationships.
When People Disappoint You: Managing Expectations
Expectations are a natural part of life. We expect loyalty from friends, effort from coworkers, compassion from partners. These assumptions often stem from our past experiences, values or how we treat others. If you go above and beyond for someone, it’s only natural to hope they’ll do the same.
Risks of Stopping Psychiatric Medication
The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to mental health treatment. For some, medication is a vital part of managing their condition. For others, natural therapies provide a path to wellness without the side effects of pharmaceuticals. Moreover, many find a combination of both to be the best medicine.
How Does ADHD Effect Entrepreneurship?
Reflecting on my journey with ADHD, the phrase “Driven to Distraction” resonates deeply—not because I’ve read the well-known book, but because its title encapsulates my lived experience. For those navigating life with ADHD, it’s not merely about being “distracted”; it’s about being propelled by a unique cognitive wiring that fuels our endeavors. Shattering the Stereotypes…
Winning my Fight with Parkinson’s Disorder (PD)
There are some people who love roller coaster rides and others who get nauseous just thinking about them. I am in the latter group. So when I first started experiencing neurological issues, like problems walking, poor vision and hands trembling, I got that same sickening feeling of being on a roller coaster and desperately wanting…
Dealing with Negative Self-Talk
By Candace Schoner I’m sitting on my sofa with my cat Tali by my side and it has just started to rain heavily. I just came back from walking with my neighbor and discussing a myriad of topics from religion to relationships. I admit I’m not an expert on either, but our talk made me…
Down But Ready To Fight
By Candace Schoner Whenever I experience a significant bumpy patch in my life, I feel the need to write about it as a form of therapy. I have used writing as a way to express myself since I first learned how to read. This was the norm for me growing up in a household where…
The Complex Brain
I remember walking into first grade and being the only kid in my class wearing glasses. Back then eye glasses were not considered a fashion accessory and as a result I became the easy target for bullies. Six years ago, after multiple eye surgeries including strabismus for lazy eye, vision correction, cataract surgery, and a…