1. Starting an SSRI
This will merit it’s own post–as it’s definitely been filled with ups and downs–but something that’s been bringing me calm was starting a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for my anxiety. While these are best known for treating depression, they can also be used to treat anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder symptoms (of which I have both). I’ll talk a lot more in a stand alone post eventually about this, as it turned out to be more complicated than just a “good” or “bad” reaction to medication, and I think it’ll be worth it to share for others thinking about going on an SSRI.
2. Shifting to a new hobby: photography
Like I mentioned in my post last month about how it’s hard for me to stick with projects start to finish, I also do this when it comes to my hobbies. Through the pandemic I had gotten really into learning more about cooking and baking, but now I’m shifting away from that. I’ve always wanted to explore photography more, and so that’s where my attention is going, and I’m following it there.
3. Listening to a podcast about language and the brain
What drew me into research–and eventually to pursue a PhD–was a deep fascination with the brain. That this mass of goo inside our skulls could orchestrate and mediate so much was a marvel to me. And while there is so much we’ve learned about it, there is still so much more to learn. And so I’ve been loving listening to this podcast about language and the brain.
The Lazy PhD 