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When dealing with undiagnosed chronic mental or physical illness, waiting for answers can lead to feeling like a ghost in purgatory. After months or years of appointments, tests, procedures, and treatments  - eventually we may find some relief from the unknown. But what happens when the answers lead to more questions, and there is no cure? Suddenly we’re left to fight a battle we didn’t sign up for, and wondering how we can possibly be expected to “fix” ourselves.

The ability to dream and the contents of one’s dreams have been speculated upon and analyzed for centuries. While ancient times provided a spiritual context for dream interpretation, there are also psychological explanations for why we dream the things we do.

Art can be a powerful resource for people struggling with Anxious Attachment Style or anxious behaviors. It provides a non-verbal means of communication that can be appropriate for those who struggle with emotional regulation or maintaining boundaries. By analyzing the subject, color, shapes, and symbolism utilized in their artwork, anxious attachers can better identify and regulate their own emotions and behaviors.

When you ignore grief, it doesn’t go away. Your body and your subconscious hold onto it. It piles onto itself - until, eventually, it can’t be contained anymore.

Preparing for Life with Chronic Illness Seven years ago I found out I was at a very high risk for chronic illness and autoimmune disease. Since autoimmune disease was very prevalent in my family, disabling one parent and nearly killing the other, I was very apprehensive about it. I had myself tested for the genetic markers and I tested positive. This meant I held the genetic code that increased my possibility for developing these illnesses. This, the doctor noted, did not

Some days it's difficult to function at all, much less spend hours on some "perfect routine" that's supposedly going to cure you. Sometimes, it's as simple as remembering to brush your teeth or spend 10 minutes away from your bed. And that's okay. With that in mind, I've created a list of 88 self-care tips and activities for varying energy levels. Whether today is a low or high-functioning day, if you need a little pick-me-up this list is for you.

Art Brut (also known as Raw Art or Outsider Art) was coined by Jean DeBuffet in the 1940's. Art Brut is a type of art completed by people...