I always avoid painkillers when a migraine makes me want to shoot myself in the face. OF COURSE it’s better if you don’t need medication, but some of us do.
Dear Mother: I love you but hate the unwanted lessons you taught me
The three most beautiful and empowering words I can think of right now are ‘I was wrong’. Really, truly, deeply knowing that I was wrong has lifted a weight off my shoulders and allowed me a route forward.
Breakthrough Symptoms: What They Are
Even with the best treatment for a mental health disorder, people can still experience breakthrough symptoms: voices, delusions, paranoia, depression.