Author: Carrie Garrison

Carrie Garrison lives in Ashland, Oregon, with her 12-year-old daughter. She loves to travel and has visited many countries across the globe. She is currently attaining her degree in creative writing. For the last six years, Carrie has professionally worked as a legal transcriptionist and editor for organizations around the world. She offers pro bono work to companies involved in ecological and cultural improvement studies. She enjoys creativity through writing, painting, theater, and dance. Involved in track in high school, Carrie continues to stay active through running and through Pilates. Reach her at [email protected].

The Truth About Eating Disorders

Posted on Jun 23, 2015Jul 19, 2015 by Carrie Garrison

Body image and eating disorders are topics that continue to have serious relevancy today in all social, personal, and emotional situations — most commonly affecting those in their adolescent years and throughout their teens. Anorexia In the case of anorexia nervosa, the afflicted are disturbed by a distorted perception of themselves. To them, their weight and body […]

The Truth About Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Posted on Jun 3, 2015Jun 29, 2015 by Carrie Garrison

What is it about our emotional understanding that makes us experience the feeling of not being good enough or not having the shape we feel we need or want? About 2% of the US population has Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Body Dysmorphic Disorder According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), “BDD is a body-image disorder characterized […]

The Importance of Hydration

Posted on Feb 8, 2015Mar 1, 2015 by Carrie Garrison

I am often surprised at the small amount of water that people drink. Nothing else can take the place of that colossally important element. To me, it’s always seemed vitally important to replenish our bodies with good ol’ H2O, so I’m going to attempt to lay out a few of the important facts as to […]

The Truth about Acne

Posted on Jan 6, 2015Jan 25, 2015 by Carrie Garrison

Besides something that afflicts even the best of us, what is acne? Well, the actual word acne comes from the word acme, which means “the highest point.” Acne Vulgaris is the medical term for what most of us call acne, or breakouts. These breakouts involve the oil glands at the base of hair follicles, and […]

Snow Safety Tips

Posted on Dec 14, 2014Jan 4, 2015 by Carrie Garrison

As we celebrate the winter season with our family and friends, it is a good time to keep in mind the effects of the winter weather and how to keep ourselves safe in the snowy conditions. For instance, always wear sunglasses during the day to protect your eyes from the glare that could put you […]

The Truth About Psychiatric Facilities

Posted on Oct 11, 2014Nov 3, 2014 by Carrie Garrison

The medical facility I recently visited in Southern Oregon, USA, was nothing but entirely professional, warm, and helpful on all counts. It was nothing like One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, or Girl Interrupted, certainly nothing like David & Lisa or Insanitarium. There was no Nurse Ratchet at all where I was cared for. People […]

The Truth About Schizoaffective Disorder

Posted on Oct 10, 2014Dec 1, 2014 by Carrie Garrison

Schizoaffective disorder is a sub-type of schizophrenia, referred to as a borderline personality disorder. It is sometimes seen in cases of bipolar disorder, but only 1 in 100 people are affected by it. The diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder is comparable to both schizophrenia and severe mood (affective) indications. With this disorder there are “oddities, and eccentricities of perception, thinking, speech […]

The Truth About Bipolar Disorder

Posted on Oct 7, 2014Dec 1, 2014 by Carrie Garrison

Bipolar disorder, or manic depression, is a major affective disorder. Once labeled as an “organic” symptom or syndrome in nature, bipolar is now decidedly realized to be a “real” medical issue, a medical issue caused by “disturbances in brain psychology.”* Manic depression, no longer considered organic in nature, is now referred to as a mood […]

Dear High School Me

Posted on Jul 26, 2014Nov 3, 2014 by Carrie Garrison

Psst! Hey, Carrie. I see you there. Stop hiding behind the locker corridors waiting for the bell to ring. You have to go to class ‘cause the vice principle already saw you, and he will catch up with you. Then he will attempt and fail at contacting your loving but MIA mom or your wanderlust […]