Zebra Pig

  • Emotional Backpack

    The content discusses the metaphor of an emotional backpack, representing the lifelong accumulation of experiences and their emotional impact. The backpack’s weight can affect one’s ability to function, likened to encumbrance in RPG games. Individuals can work on reducing the emotional load by increasing emotional resilience. The article emphasizes the… Read ⇢

  • Update 123023

    Things have been pretty busy and demanding. December has been a really crazy month for me. There has been a lot going on work that has resulted in me needing to stay late and just feeling more stressed out. I got norovirus and that was less than awesome. I’ve been… Read ⇢

  • Suicide: A Permanent Solution to a Temporary Problem?

    Hello Dazzle! Thanks for coming and hanging out with me today, I’m glad that you are here. Today I want to talk about the idea that suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. This is a myth. When I hear people say this I know immediately that they… Read ⇢

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  • Feeling Responsible

    They highlight the necessity of acknowledging emotions as valid signals of body needs and emphasize the importance of personal responsibility for one’s emotions and behavior, while rejecting the societal norm that ties value to productivity. They advocate for self-compassion, mindful planning, and emotional regulation. Read ⇢

  • Mental Health Check In

    The author shares their journey to mental health recovery in a blog post, emphasizing that recovery is a process, not a quick fix. Read ⇢

  • Gratitude

    The post is a discussion about gratitude by the writer. The author emphasizes the importance of thanking, reflecting how fortunate one is, and expressing gratitude, stating that these can lift one’s spirits, particularly in difficult times. Gratitude is expressed in different ways, such as personally thanking and reciprocating good deeds,… Read ⇢

  • Kindness with Boundaries

    The post debunks the misconception that kindness equals being a doormat or a people pleaser. Kindness is explained as a quality that involves friendliness, generosity, and considerateness, but also maintaining personal boundaries and self-regard. It underscores the importance of not tolerating abusive behavior and being kind to oneself as central… Read ⇢

  • Would You Go Back?

    The author reflects on the concept of time, addressing the question of reliving a past year of life. They contest the notion, arguing that altering past events or reliving chosen moments could lead to unpredictable outcomes due to the complex web of human choice. They emphasize that time is a… Read ⇢

Meet the blog host, Zebra Pig.

A neurodivergent, chronic illness gaming nerd and nurse. Talking about all things in the medical and chronic illness world. Telling my story and giving my perspective.