I was afraid to talk about mental health – I thought my friends and family would abandon me. But after my suicide attempt, we all support each other.
Raw: I was so angry at the fact I had bipolar disorder
When I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I was not told directly. I actually overheard the doctors talking & asked them “Is this what is wrong with me?”.
Positive Thoughts, How I keep them going through stressful situations and trying times
The trick to positive thinking is using techniques to promote the habit. All these techniques can help you de-stress, refocus & continue to keep on thinking positively
Be your own advocate
If I could go back in time, I would say to the nurse, ‘I am not going home unless I see someone.’ That my life is worth it, and I am not being ’emotional’.