Twin B
Cristina Crescenzo (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer “What is it like being a twin?” is the question I get asked second-most often, after “What is it like being disabled while your sister is able-bodied?” Those questions are pretty loaded, so I just try to give the simplest answer I can: it’s not easy. From […]
Self-Therapy: An Introduction
Anastasia Lee (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Therapy is expensive. Each session can cost between $60 and $250 or even more, potentially racking up thousands of dollars per patient per year. Although therapy is effective, it is not a solution for everyone, and there is no one-size-fits-all kind of therapy. Everybody’s psychological needs differ, […]
The Highly Personalized Art of Defending Yourself from Cannonballs
Christina Liao (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Your emotions can overwhelm you in an instant, like a cannonball. One minute, you’re walking. The next, you’re doubling over from a wave of anxiety. One minute, you feel fine. The next, you feel like you can’t get out of bed. You can’t move, you can’t breathe. […]
Reason to Roam
Simin Ghaffari (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Administrative Assistant Walking has always been a great form of exercise, and it is a great way to boost your physical and mental well-being. Walking has helped me relieve my stress and find peace during a pandemic. When I was 11 years old I read a book, a […]
You Matter
Christina Liao (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Sometimes, days become stormy and you feel worthless. “I hate you, I hate you, I hate you,” your brain thinks as you look at the mirror in the morning. “I hate you, I hate you, I hate you,” your brain thinks as you leave your house. “I […]
Wounded Child
Ling-Yee Sze, Low Entropy Volunteer Writer I personally think that I am quite experienced in feeling lonely. The feeling of loneliness was most pervasive in my teenage or adolescent years. I have always enjoyed alone time. A lot of activities that I enjoy – drawing, reading, playing music, etc . . . are […]
Your Own Personal Brat
Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Anna Bernsteiner examines the concept of anxiety through the lens of a toxic relationship with a fellow with an unfortunate name. Let’s talk about everyone’s annoying little friend Anxiety. Known for various crimes. Creeping inside your brain at night, twisting and turning your thoughts so you doubt and question your […]
The Mental Health Revolution Might Be Televised
And now, back to our regularly scheduled mental health conversations: Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Christina Liao identifies a trend in television shows exploring issues like self-love and loss. In today’s media, topics such as self-worth, self-love and grief are discussed in a much more prevalent way, and externalities of these discussions tend to be […]
The Art of Resilience
Through the theme of resilience, Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Christina Liao finds the link between fantasy and reality. Spoiler alert: this article may contain spoilers for Six of Crows. Six of Crows is a fantasy novel that features six protagonists, and is part of a duology that shows how resilience can get anybody […]
Anxiety: How I Live with It
From recognition to management, Low Entropy Volunteer Writer Kanak Khatri has had plenty of experience with anxiety disorder, and some advice to share on how to actually create value from it. What is Anxiety Disorder? Some days I realise that I am not going to get a lot of sleep because of a […]