When the mere thought of expressing your opinion or receiving the opinions of others scares you or twists your stomach in knots, that’s when it becomes more than just social awkwardness. It turns into the fear of opinions, also known as allodoxaphobia. While it is not recognized as an official diagnosis, allodoxaphobia is a real and debilitating experience that goes beyond shyness and social anxiety. It’s a paralyzing fear that can silence your voice and isolate you from social interactions. calmsage

Most people have experienced or even heard of Deja Vu. It is that strange feeling where the person feels a particular scenario has already been experienced as they are experiencing it in the present. However, only a handful know there is something opposite of Deja vu: Jamais Vu, where a familiar experience feels new, like stepping into a familiar room and finding it unfamiliar or forgetting the spelling of a commonly used word.  But why does it happen? What takes calmsage

Depression is a complicated and serious mental health condition that needs a nuanced approach when it comes to diagnosing depression. Unfortunately, many people receive a misdiagnosis of depression, leading to a frustrating and potentially life-changing experience.  Studies suggest that the percentage that can be misdiagnosed with depression could range from 10% to a staggering 40%. This range highlights the need for a more comprehensive approach to mental health assessment and the importance of considering alternative explanations for symptoms – depressive calmsage

Lately, I feel like I’m running on fumes, coffee, and sheer willpower. And this is despite getting enough sleep! All my efforts go into staying focused and organized (even though it doesn’t feel that way), leaving me feeling emotionally drained and physically exhausted. Now, I can imagine this feeling tenfold if you have ADHD.  What I feel might be nothing compared to what you feel when you’re diagnosed with ADHD. If all this routine feels familiar to you, then it calmsage

Do you feel out of sync with the world? Maybe you’re wired differently. That’s OK! Our brains are a marvel of intricate pathways and whatnot. How these neural connections form and function can influence our experiences. You must’ve heard the phrase, “Some people are wired differently” Well, it’s true.  Neurodivergence is a term that includes variations of these brain structures and functions. But can these variations in our brain wiring affect our mental well-being and health?  That’s what we’re exploring calmsage