Anything, but Ordinary

Twin telepathy is considered to be a myth with no scientific evidence that it exists. Twins who grew up closer will be able to share similar experiences since they were raised in similar environments. They also are able to pick up on expressions and body language and learn each other’s habits due to always being around each other and being so close with each other. Personalities of twins can also be similar to the point where they share the same thought or finish each other’s

Anissa Jones was just 18 years old when she died from a drug overdose in 1976. The actress was best known as Buffy in the 1960s TV show, Family Affair, but after the show ended in 1971, she had a hard time adjusting even when she was auditioning for other roles, her character she was known for seemed to follow her around. Whenever people addressed her as Buffy, she politely told them to call her Anissa. She auditioned for the role of Reagan in The Exorcist, but the director c

Stimming, short for "self-stimulatory behavior" or stereotypic movement, refers to repetitive physical movements, sounds, or behaviors—such as hand flapping, rocking, or spinning—common in individuals with autism. These behaviors serve as essential coping mechanisms for regulating emotions, managing sensory input (avoiding overload or seeking stimulation), reducing anxiety, and aiding focus. People with autism stim to help them self-regulate. It can be anything from rocking

Kevin Brooks was involved in a drunk driving accident that paralyzed him from the chest down and killed his childhood best friend, Brendan. During the early days of his stay in the hospital, Kevin’s parents didn’t tell him about Brendan’s death in fear that it would cause Kevin to want to give up. Eventually over time, Kevin learned about Brendan. Not only did he have to live with the fact that he killed his best friend, but for knowing that he’s never going to be able to wa

How do you know if you're having an anxiety attack or a panic attack? A panic attack comes on suddenly and it involves fear that often occurs without warning. You can start feeling heart palpitations or dizziness, while anxiety attacks typically build gradually over time, often triggered by a specific stressor or worry about future events. Anxiety attacks build over time. They can last for hours, maybe even days. Symptoms are worry, distress, tension, irritability, fatigue,

When someone with autism masks, they are trying to blend in with people who are neurotypical. They want to be accepted and not be looked at differently. They want to fit in as much as they can. During this time, someone would start to pick up social cues from people around them. They do what they can to make sure their autism isn’t known to whoever they are around. It can eventually lead to anxiety because they are trying to be someone they are not. In a lot of situations, t

Philip Seymour Hoffman was considered to be one of the most talented actors in the film and TV industry. He appeared in films like Boogie Nights, Twister, Patch Adams and Along Came Polly. Philip had a talent, both in film and theatre. No matter the genre of film or type of play, he was able to do it all. In early 2014, Philip had moved into an apartment in Greenwich Village, New York. He had recently separated from his partner, Mimi O’Donnell and wanted to deal with his add

People often mistake Alzheimer's with dementia or the other way around, but as much we know about either one, there is a difference between the two. Dementia is a term used for the declining of cognitive function like memory and thinking and it's severe enough where it affects daily life, whereas Alzheimer's is a degenerative disease and the most common cause of dementia. Alzheimer's is a disease while dementia is the set of symptoms it causes. 60% to 80% of Alzheimer's dise

When I was in California with a friend, we were out front of Knotts Berry Farm for the shuttle to take us back to our hotel. As we were waiting, a woman came up to us and started chatting with us. She asked where we were from and once she heard Canada, she started to ask questions, the one that stuck out the most was if Canada was like anything like Degrassi. Which got me thinking of how different schools are in both Canada and in America or how people think what they see on

Once again, fans of the show are coming up with theories on what’s happening on 911. A call sheet was posted online and it showed that there was going to be a storyline involving the parents of a child that Buck helped conceive since the husband who was a friend of Buck from way back when wasn’t able to get his wife pregnant and had asked Buck to help them have a baby. Fans started to call that baby Buck’s donor baby. The names of the actors who played the child’s parents wer