Reducing the stigma around mental health
By Shae Hansen In our world today there are many unnatural things we put in our bodies and many harmful effects we get as a result. It’s no wonder that so many people are seeking out natural alternatives for many things. In this post, I will be talking about natural ways that I use Continue Reading
By Wendy K Williamson Despite having lived with bipolar disorder for over twenty years, it wasn’t until my current psychiatrist and psychologist incorporated regular dialogues about sleep that I finally tuned in. My psychologist reminded me at many appointments that sleep was the other half of my bipolar medication. And Continue Reading
By Amysboardlineworld I have mentioned before about how I feel like my mental health issues are my Angel and my Demon. They sit there, one on each shoulder, with me all the time. My Angel is the logical, positive me that wants the best for me and fights for it. Continue Reading
Does self harm help? I always chose cutting, despite the pain, despite the hurt inside, because I wanted to live and the only alternative was death.
The truth of recovery is seldom what we want it to be. I’ll tell you now, recovery doesn’t mean you’ll be completely better. But every day is so worth it.
By Sara-Jane Morphew I am an introvert, and I really don’t mind. It is what I am. Although it has taken me a while to get to this realisation. I like sitting in silence; some of my best friends are the ones who are happy to just sit and watch Continue Reading
How does it begin? How do depression and self harm start? The voice in the dark is always near. Will I ever escape? I still fight on.
By Tina Blacksmith I’ve always been scared to leave my comfort zone. I usually don’t try new things if they make me uncomfortable. It makes me so nervous. I get nauseous. I’ll Never Ride It I had thought of getting a bicycle but I always said “I’ll never ride it.” Continue Reading
By RR1993 Being diagnosed with BPD can be both an extremely lengthy process and a relatively daunting prospect. This is why I have learned to push the boundaries of emotion, one day at a time. Thankfully, My GP Realised the Current Treatment Wasn’t Working From my own personal experiences, I Continue Reading
By Gabriela First off, let me just say hello to this new world I have plunged myself into. In writing, I hope to flicker a light inside of you that will allow you to take this journey with me in finding a way out of the darkness. I would like Continue Reading
By Eleanor Johnson To the person who saved me. I truly wish I could tell you this face to face, but the reality is I think, that on my road out of hell, I damaged our friendship beyond repair. I will always regret that. The truth is though that without doing Continue Reading
By Kristine Barney While attending Journalism school at UW-Milwaukee, Wisconsin, I began dating my best friend my first semester. I was happy and excited to be a part of a college. But when I started to suffer with anxiety, I thought I had to suffer in silence. Making friends was Continue Reading