You Win. Every time I think I’ve beaten you, you reappear. In the pit of my stomach you erupt a world of emotions. The nausea takes over my body.
Hello, My Name is Dancing With Fire: How Addiction Can Break Your Family
At first it seemed like a good thing. But it destroyed the life I had built. This is how addiction can break your family.
Mentality – Being blamed for my illness
Being told by my friends that I had brought my anxiety and depression on by the way I act, well, being blamed for my illness almost killed me.
Anxiety and Depression: When I Feel Anxious
How I feel when I’m anxious by Anna, and Working to remain sane by Fi. Our readers share their experiences of anxiety and depression.
When you cannot pay for your health
In the movies, people go straight to a professional when they become mentally ill. But in the real world, perhaps you cannot pay for your health.
There is a glimpse of me
The medication must be working, as I had a glimpse of me last Saturday. It was great to feel like ‘me’ again. Here are some of my coping strategies.
Goodbye 2017…. It’s Been Emotional
As 2017 draws to an end, I find myself in a reflective mood. From massive highs to crushing lows, it’s been an emotional year.
Morning – The Mind Awakens and Recoils
Light at the window signals dawn and brings hope for the new day.. Eyes open, the mind awakens with hesitancy, then recoils as darkness returns.
Mental Illness: How To Get A Proper Diagnosis
Proper diagnosis of mental illness is the key to effective treatment and a better quality of life. Don’t be discouraged by stigma.
10 ways to beat the January blues
Think of these as suggestions, or permissions, to enable you to survive and maybe even enjoy this tricky time of year. What do you do to help you cope with the January blues?
Out of the darkness – learning to live with depression
I could feel my life spinning out of control and I blamed myself. I sought help and everything changed. Don’t be ashamed of depression.
This is my story
I freely admit that I’m on anti-depressants; I no longer feel shame. I’m passionate about spreading awareness, ending the stigma and helping people.