Month: June 2023

My Journey with Health Anxiety

When I visited my GP, I was informed that he was on vacation and a replacement GP, specializing in infectious diseases, was attending to patients. I explained my symptoms to her in great detail, hoping for some insight. However, she swiftly concluded that my symptoms were indicative of severe anxiety issues. Despite my thorough description, […]

Perception and truth

Imagine, for a moment, that everything we perceive is merely a construct of our own minds. What if the colors we see, the sounds we hear, and the sensations we feel are not inherent properties of the external world but rather projections of our subjective experiences? This concept challenges the very foundation of our understanding […]

From beer to wine

I mentioned earlier, I had a terrible stomach problem a few weeks ago, possibly caused by contaminated tap beer. I have not drunk beer since then and I am not sure I could tolerate its taste anymore. I will try someday but I am drinking red wine nowadays, for the time being. I was a […]

Beyond control

The unpredictable nature of life and the limitations of our understanding are fundamental aspects of the human experience. No matter how much we strive for control and certainty, life often throws unexpected events and challenges our way. This unpredictability can manifest in various forms, from personal circumstances to global events, shaping the course of our […]