A visit to a newly opened emergency department forces reflections on grief, regret, lost careers, unhealthy coping, and the painful realization that some versions of home can never truly be returned to.
Tag: Therapy
Sir, Have You Tried Going Outside?
A sardonic companion piece examining the strange political rediscovery of “holistic care,” internet wellness culture, and the increasingly bizarre idea that psychiatrists have somehow never heard of therapy, exercise, or vegetables.
Deprescribing
The growing political rhetoric around “deprescribing” psychiatric medications sounds reasonable until ideology begins replacing medical expertise. A former healthcare provider reflects on what holistic care actually means, why psychiatric medications matter, and why medical policy should remain grounded in evidence rather than political theater.
Grace in the Echo Chamber
Living alone amplifies thoughts. Trauma complicates reactions. PTSD explains but does not excuse. This is about accountability, judgment, and learning to give yourself grace instead of a life sentence.