Tarnished as being difficult or manipulative, we are unheard. How can we speak out and defend ourselves against the stigma of BPD?
BPD and Decision-Making
When a moment arises where I have to make a decision, my heart immediately starts pounding, I can literally feel my chest tightening.
Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace
95% of employees calling in sick about stress would give a different reason for having time off. We’re afraid to talk about wellbeing in the workplace.
Mental Health Stigma in India
Mental health stigma in India is the bane of our democracy. Due to job loss, ostracism, accusations of being a nuisance, stigma becomes internalized.
An A-Z of Self-Care
Your brain tells you NOT to look after yourself. That you’re not worthy of care and don’t deserve it. We need to overrule that horrid voice.
Anger
Sadly, we all have a breaking point. I’ve found myself in situations where I need to have that physical release of energy.
Physical Manifestations of Mental Health Conditions
Chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia, arthritis and migraine are commonly physical manifestations of mental health conditions.
I Will Not Tolerate Your Abuse
I will not tolerate your abuse. I will not take your beatings. I will not accept your bullying. I will not listen to your bull.
How to help someone with PND
How to help someone with PND: be there for them. That’s literally it. You don’t have to have the right answers or be able to ‘fix’ anything.
Death and Grief
Experiencing death and grief helped me understand myself. I’m helping others now, and I think my dad would be proud of who I am today.
Called A Lost Soul: Has It Happened To You?
I took the opportunity to say that I’ve never been conventional and that wasn’t something I was ashamed of. It was one of those rare moments.
The Good, The Bad and The Really Bad
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.’