SweetnSaltyAlmond

I just subscribed to your YT channel, and the first video I am listening to right now is "Closed Doors" and it is absolutely beautiful. Congratulations on your hard work and success, I hope to be in that position one day!

Who first introduced you to piano? Are they still in your life and what was the process like of learning, was it an instant obsession and love to keep getting better or is your story different entirely?

That’s awesome. This piece resonates deeply with me as well. Good luck tomorrow I’m sure you will be great!

With biological anomalies and rarities such as transgenderism on the rise, do you have any insight as to the mental health of such a population? Are these people not independently suffering and therefore more appropriately classified as having a mental illness like gender dysphoria? If this is the case, what are some serious options for these people to see some psychological "relief" and thrive in our culture? Do you anticipate alternative options for this population in the mental health field in the coming years? Evidence of transgender mental suffering, in part, being the numbers of people who identify as trans who also engage in self-harm and suicidal behaviors or suicide attempts.

I ask with all sincerity and honest inquiry, not meant to offend anyone, as I have my partial MD in Counseling while I pursue another MD in Human Resource Management with a Bachelor's in Psychology!

Thanks!

I’m a psychology graduate and masters student, also someone living with a severe skin condition that brings me much discomfort throughout the day. At 27 years old, fit, and otherwise healthy and outgoing, it’s started to eat away at my mental health because I’m stuck inside, often missing work, seeking continuous medical care, and in too much discomfort (my body is largely inflamed) to have a social life anymore. This condition started only about 4 years ago, prior to that I was social and otherwise healthy with normal skin. Now, I simply can’t socialize because I literally am so uncomfortable almost every single day, and my mind is overwhelmed/occupied on dealing with my skin. How can I start to cope effectively (being so limited) now that I feel my mental health is being affected?

I used to be able to move freely, a college runner, with friends, now I’m stuck inside and it’s slowly eating at the drive, will, and resolve that I know I have within. It’s just been so long since I’ve been able to live as I feel I should. If you have SUPER coping tips, please share!!

EDIT:P:s I’m familiar with burnout! I was a Supervisor for a teenage girl (12-22) residential program for 3 years:) almost became to burnt out myself! So it’s not that I don’t know how to cope, it’s just starting to not be enough!

Thank you for your reply! I have and am continuing to make drastic diet and lifestyle changes. I’ll get there. :)