My life looks like a sham on the really bad days. The darkness whispers, ‘Who do you think you are? Admit it. You’re a failure.’
Continuing Education and Artificial Nutrition
I stockpiled artificial nutrition. Voices ordered me to take all the medication I could find, or I would have to fortify my home against the police.
Substance abuse, self-harm – coping strategies?
Those two words “attention seeking”, launched like a bomb by uneducated, misunderstanding peers, scare people away from asking for help.
Eight Months Since You Left This World
Eight whole months! I’m no longer counting the days or the weeks since that fateful, devastating day when you left this world.
The Time I Learned About How PTSD Can Affect Your Life
I knew immediately this earthquake was different. I told the girls what was happening, and yelled for them to get outside.
Invisible Disabilities – Optimum Health
Working towards an exuberant, creative structure to support your healing journey is a key element in maximizing recovery and rehabilitation.
The Ugly Truth Behind Struggling With Your Mental Health
I feel like we never talk about some of the ugly truths that are a part of struggling with your mental health. So I’d like to take the time today to do just that.
Being a Mental Health Patient
The nurse said he didn’t need my permission to share confidential information. He used the threat of a section as leverage: an abuse of professional power.