So what if we have strange ways of experiencing the world? We are unique. Not only that, but this difference makes us very important to humanity.
Depression & Anxiety: Five of my ‘Bad Habits’
A wide-open rabbit hole’s just at my side, waiting for me to trip and fall, helpless, into its grim depths of constant thought checking and obsession.
I was raised by a Narcissistic Mother
Abuse, neglect and abandonment are linked to BPD, and I suffered as a child, sadly. I’ve recently learnt that I was raised by a narcissistic mother.
5 Tips for coping in the heat with mental health issues
I love the sunshine, but I have to take things easy sometimes and think of how it will affect me if I don’t. Enjoy the sun, but stay safe!
Battling with my own mind – BPD, anxiety and depression
Living with a mental illness, I’m battling with my own mind every single day and giving it everything I have to overcome it and make it to tomorrow.
Depression in College: My Experience
Living just felt like a constant struggle, like wading in the middle of the ocean. All I craved was happiness. But I didn’t realise I was depressed.
Confidence is a State of Mind
I firmly believe that body confidence has little to do with our outward appearance; confidence is a state of mind. We are more than just our appearance.
I know the day will come
I’ve loved my close ones till my heart nearly burst into two, but they didn’t see the tears, the hurt, the anger, the frustration that kept holding me back.
Battling Endometriosis while Suffering from Postpartum Depression
I broke down crying when I saw my doctor. I was overcome by the pain and the dark place my mind had been in for the last 6 months.
One More Light – One Year On
Chester’s art was powerful, emotive, unique and beautiful. It never failed to make me feel intensely; I ache when I listen to it.
The first night – Pain and despair
The screams would haunt the rest of her life. After the first night, she would hide her feelings, the scars she made on her body, the pain and despair.
Anorexia and me
If your best friend told you every day you were fat, disgusting, pathetic, ugly, wouldn’t you dump her? I don’t. I keep letting her come back.