It’s now almost 10 months since you left us (into double figures now). I’d love to be able to say it’s getting easier, but I’d be lying if I did.
Hope
So, what it’s like living with depression and anxiety? Before I found my way of coping with my illness, I was suffering every single day. It was a daily battle against myself.
Stop Doubting Yourself, We’re All Winging It
We’ve all been guilty of allowing the monster of self-doubt to take over and prevent us from taking chances. If you’re always doubting yourself, you’ll end up going in circles
The Samaritans
The first time I called the Samaritans was from a payphone at the bottom of the stairs in a homeless shelter. It was late at night. A Samaritan answered.
Musings of a Bipolar Mind
To anyone going through the hardest parts of mental illness right now I would say, hang in there, it can get better, it will get better.
‘Tis The Season
I love the vibrancy of the lights and candles, the atmosphere they create. I love the smells. Agnostic I may be, but the Christmas hymns are beautiful,
How to tackle the dishes when you’re overwhelmed and completely engulfed by depression
Moods get bad. Depression affects life. Life can create a mess. Even the most neurotypical person gets messy. Don’t overdo it.
Dear Psychiatrist…
Dear psychiatrist, I know you thought you were helping me by giving me a diagnosis. But now, doctors refuse to treat me and people don’t trust me.
Dear depression
Dear Depression, I remember the day you forced yourself into my life. You never introduced yourself. You just started taking over.
I Am Not Okay
I am not okay. I dread every day. I hate myself more than I ever did before. I am not okay. There are so many debts that I just cannot pay.
Ugly Acronyms: the stigma attached to personality disorders
A EUPD diagnosis shortens your life by 20 years. Doctors routinely disbelieve us when we’re ill, due to the stigma attached to personality disorders.
Psychiatric Crisis at University – Medical training and mental health
The story of my psychiatric crisis at university and the event that transpired is one of deception, intrigue, courage and respect.