Published inWrinkly BrainsThe Physical Athleticism of Violin Playing, and Music’s Effect on Mental HealthI was never an athletic child. During gym class, I always got picked last for the kickball team. On the playground, I played games of Tag…Nov 3, 2020Nov 3, 2020
Published inWrinkly BrainsMy Inspired Relationship with Classical MusicI am “lucky” to be endowed with a creative mind. While certainly its condition of schizophrenia has crippled me to the point of disability…Nov 2, 2020Nov 2, 2020
Published inWrinkly BrainsHow “Loserdom” Was Rife in Millennial TV ProgrammingMy mother and brother are well aware of my lamentations on how I was mercilessly teased as a child. My mother chose my clothes for me…Nov 2, 2020Nov 2, 2020
Published inWrinkly BrainsI’m Reframing My Negative Past by Recalling Positive ExperiencesBefore the pandemic hit, I recall basic luxuries like going into a bagel shop for a sandwich. There was the base-y smell of wet bagels…Nov 2, 2020Nov 2, 2020
Published inWrinkly BrainsDon’t Let Social Isolation Get You DownDespite my grave past with schizoaffective disorder, I have gotten to the point where I can say I live a “normal” life, that of a person…Nov 2, 2020Nov 2, 2020
Published inWrinkly BrainsComparing Physical Fitness Support to Mental Health SupportI became engrossed in the fitness lifestyle in 2012, when I weighed my heaviest. Although I was a thin person growing up, I gained ninety…Nov 2, 2020Nov 2, 2020
Published inWrinkly BrainsWelcome to Wrinkly BYou have arrived at Wrinkly Brains. Wrinkly Brains is a website that celebrates the insights of people who have had adverse mental…Oct 27, 2020Oct 27, 2020
Published inWrinkly BrainsWelcome to Wrinkly BrainsYou have arrived at Wrinkly Brains. Wrinkly Brains is a website that celebrates the insights of people who have had adverse mental…Oct 27, 2020Oct 27, 2020
Published inInsert CartridgeGemfire: Dragons, and Wizards, and Supply Trains, oh my!Gemfire puts a fantasy twist to Koei’s tried-and-true strategy formula by introducing dragons and wizards to the battlefieldJul 9, 2020Jul 9, 2020
Published inTenderlyEmotional Support Animals Are RealHow I kept my dog while I was housing insecure and living in a shelter — and how he kept me goingMar 2, 20203Mar 2, 20203