Conversation with ChatGPT about hypergraphia and whether or not I have it…

You said: what is hypergraphia and why do people have it? ChatGPT said: Hypergraphia is a strong, sometimes uncontrollable urge to write. Not just journaling a lot — we’re talking about excessive, driven writing that can feel compulsive. People with hypergraphia may fill notebooks, write long letters, produce pages of thoughts rapidly, or feel anxious ifContinue reading “Conversation with ChatGPT about hypergraphia and whether or not I have it…”

Stop Overthinking….

I recently purchased a book entitled “Stop Overthinking – A Workbook to Calm Your Busy Mind” and will be making note of some of the suggestions it offers. The mind can be a busy, busy place from the time I get up, to the time I manage to get to sleep. I thought this bookContinue reading “Stop Overthinking….”

My Denture Adventure – One Year Later

It was in December of 2024 that I received my set of dentures. I had no idea of what the journey would be like and there have been several twists and turns along the path. But overall, I’m pleased with the results. On December 10th of 2024, I had my remaining teeth removed and denturesContinue reading “My Denture Adventure – One Year Later”

Hiatus Nearly Two Weeks In, With a Month Yet to Go…

I once again am taking a sabbatical from all social media for the period of Lent. I started nearly two weeks ago and there definitely has been a void in my life that I’ve taken note of. You don’t realize how much time you devote to someone or something until you stop paying attention toContinue reading “Hiatus Nearly Two Weeks In, With a Month Yet to Go…”

My Adventure with Dentures – Part Eleven

By far, the biggest change I’ve experienced in getting a full set of dentures is the loss of the taste of food. Since the upper dentures cover much of the roof of my mouth, there is a diminishing of taste when I eat food. There are taste receptors on the roof of the mouth andContinue reading “My Adventure with Dentures – Part Eleven”

The First Couple of Days: A Hiatus from Social Media

I’m taking the season of Lent to take a break from all social media. The first two days have been relatively easy, but I’ve caught myself going through some of the same motions as before…. Wednesday, March 5th was my first day away from social media. It also happened to be the only day thisContinue reading “The First Couple of Days: A Hiatus from Social Media”

My Adventure with Dentures – Part Ten

Nearly two months ago, I had my remaining teeth removed and immediate dentures put in their place. The journey has been anything but easy and definitely life-changing. As time goes on, I’m getting more used to having them and eating is not the chore it once was. Lessons definitely have been learned and I thinkContinue reading “My Adventure with Dentures – Part Ten”

My Adventure with Dentures – Part Nine

It’s been five weeks since I’ve gotten a full set of dentures and I’m beginning to see some light at the end of the tunnel. I’ve been able to eat some of the heartier foods that I actually enjoy and even though there are still challenges, it’s at least getting better. One of the challengesContinue reading “My Adventure with Dentures – Part Nine”

My Adventure with Dentures – Part Nine

It’s been five weeks since I’ve gotten a full set of dentures and I’m beginning to see some light at the end of the tunnel. I’ve been able to eat some of the heartier foods that I actually enjoy and even though there are still challenges, it’s at least getting better. One of the challengesContinue reading “My Adventure with Dentures – Part Nine”

My Adventure with Dentures – Part Eight

I’ve officially passed the one month mark since the oral surgery to extract my remaining teeth and putting my dentures in place. It’s definitely not been the easiest of life transitions, but I’m beginning to see some improvement over time. The one month mark of my adventure with dentures has come and gone. With eachContinue reading “My Adventure with Dentures – Part Eight”