Category Archives: Disorders

Adderall and Subtracterall

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Sister Wolf

I stopped writing here because I felt I had nothing to say that I haven’t already said. I still feel that but now I’m worried that “use it or lose it” might apply to my ability to put words together … Continue reading →

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Self Care

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Sister Wolf

In advance of International Self Care Day on July 24, I’d like to share my own self care routine, which you can modify to your own needs, according to your free time etc etc. Check with your doctor before starting … Continue reading →

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Narcissists and Psychopaths

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Sister Wolf

Against my better judgment, I joined an online support group for people estranged from their adult children. Sure enough, the expression “misery loves company” proved to be wholly inaccurate. It was like being submerged in a vat of hurt and … Continue reading →

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The New Nuts

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Sister Wolf

I already knew that people are nuts, but spending some time in Facebook groups this week has revealed a whole new level of nuts. Maybe it’s The New Nuts. Group members are like piranha, waiting for a newbie to make … Continue reading →

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Life Isn’t Fair.

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Sister Wolf

If you’ve ever been a child or a parent, you’re well acquainted with the aggrieved outcry, “But that’s not fair!” I was already a seasoned mother the first time I heard another mother smugly reply to her kid, “Well, life … Continue reading →

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Is This Happening to You?

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Sister Wolf

I’m having a big fight with my sister but I don’t have to worry about her reading this because the fight was about her refusal to read my blog. I don’t feel she’s obliged to read my blog. I’m just … Continue reading →

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Finding Equanimity

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Sister Wolf

The Sanskrit word upeksha means “equanimity, non-attachment, nondiscrimination, even-mindedness, or letting go.” Upa means ‘over,’ and iksh means ‘to look.’ You climb the mountain to be able to look over the whole situation, not bound by one side or the … Continue reading →

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The Pearl

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Sister Wolf

I started seeing a new therapist this year, and it has been life-changing. He is smart, funny, sensitive, and has done his own time with depression. I feel such a strong connection that I’m hoping he’ll want to be my … Continue reading →

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Four More Years??

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Sister Wolf

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that if Trump is reelected, we will lose our fucking minds. Four more years of this anxiety, fear, disgust, and helpless rage would not be endurable. The daily insults to our intelligence and to … Continue reading →

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At Least We Still Have Words. Sort of.

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Sister Wolf

I just learned a new word that describes my condition: avolition. People with avolition often want to complete certain tasks but lack the ability to initiate behaviours necessary to complete them. Avolition is most commonly seen as a symptom of … Continue reading →

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