I used to be guilty of this too, but here is what I learned: It’s a tale as old as Instagram: you’re scrolling through your feed, stumble upon a breathtaking photograph, and there it is – that infuriating little phrase, “Credit to the respective owner.” Every time I see it, …
A morning in Venice offered a canvas of vivid hues as we embarked on a voyage, one that was awaited for more than a decade. The anticipation danced in harmony with the waves as we hailed a water taxi near the Rialto Bridge. The taxi driver, though not as informative …
I’m not Rosa Parks, nor am I Joan of Arc or Claudia Ehrhard. Sometimes I think I’m wasting my life making art that no one cares about. And then I look at my three gorgeous rescue cats and my loving husband, and I wonder if I really have to do …
As a woman in her forties, I must admit that I’ve embraced the age-old saying of “Fake it till you make it” when it comes to beauty. And let’s face it, who doesn’t want to enhance their natural beauty? Nails, hair, and eyelashes have repeatedly found their way into my …
Are you familiar with the phrase “getting long in the tooth”? Well, at 40 years old, I thought I was pretty long in the tooth already, but apparently, I still had some room for growth – in my mouth, that is. Recently, I had the pleasure of getting a wisdom …
Hey, guess what? I’m almost cured!
Okay, that might be a bit of an exaggeration, but I’m at the point in my mental health treatment where I only need to pop one type of pill – serotonin medication 1selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These little guys boost my mood by increasing my serotonin levels, and it seems that’s a good thing. Sure, there are some side effects, but hey, who doesn’t love a good night of sweating and nausea?
My doctor seems to think I’m making progress, so we’ve reduced my other medications and put all our faith in these magic pills. I’m excited to see how this experiment plays out. If all goes well, I’ll be back to my old, cheerful self in no time – or at least until the next mental breakdown. Fingers crossed!
The funny thing is, serotonin is in the sunshine, and so is Vitamin D. One reason we chose Malta is that I’m a sun worshipper, and I spend loads of time in the garden outside. However, my body seems to be lacking both serotonin and Vitamin D, which is a bummer. So, I’m putting my trust in ‘Nicky’s Little Helper’ – which in my case is a combination of serotonin pills and a hair-nail compound with tons of Vitamin D, on top of my daily worship sessions.
Let’s see if this works!
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