self care

I'm actually having a panic attack outside a Cheesecake Factory in this picture. Selfies as self-care. Go for it.

Anxiety Tips Nobody Ever Tells You About

I’ve been around for 19 whole years now, and while I by no means have all the answers on how to cope with anxiety, I like to think that I have a Read...

Addiction.

7 Things I Learned In My First Year Of Recovery

I was relieved to know that my disease was just that — a dis-ease. It wasn’t bad willpower or morals — I had a three-fold disease of mind, body Read...

'Female Viagra' Is Now FDA Approved: Here's What You Need To Know

Although many women feel it’s about time the historically male-dominated pharmaceutical industry woke up and smelled the sexual needs of women, Read...

chronic illness does not automatically equal depression.

5 Things I Wish My Doctor Knew About Having An Invisible Illness

Although my underlying disease has no treatment, many of the symptoms of my disease can be treated, and even a small reduction in my symptoms can Read...

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Three Myths About Fat People And Food

Going into a McDonald’s and ordering one of my favourite meals is never a fun experience. Why? Because I’m fat. Every time I go in there, I feel Read...

The spatula: Weapon of boob destruction.

My First Mammogram And My Boobs Were Squished With A Freaking Spatula!

When she began sliding the spatula beneath one of my Aunt Jemimas, I got the picture. She tried lifting, smushing, and packing my boob together, Read...

Betcha this dog is pretty happy about not dieting, too.

Why I Stopped Dieting And I Couldn't Be Happier

As I grew older, I came to rely upon dieting as a way to ease my anxiety and feel in control. I was no longer in a cycle of eating too little or Read...

the author, Melissa Fabello.

What If Body Acceptance Doesn't Work? How About Body Neutrality

Body neutrality is having hot sex with your partner and never overthinking the way that your ass smacks against their thighs. It’s not being Read...