Mental health problems have plagued and blighted me since I went to university in 1982. The diagnosis by psychiatrists is that I’m enduring schizophrenia.
Emotional rollercoasters… what it really feels like
Feeling euphoric speaks for itself, it’s amazing, and I struggle to let go of this feeling! But on the whole am I feeling healthy? No, I’m not.
What is Friendship? Let Me Tell You A Story
We were close as flower petals. We knew each other’s hearts and each other’s fears. And we knew how to find strength in one another.
Abuse of psychiatry in South India
Let one dog die on the roadside and you have the entire country howling about it. Dogs have their human rights but we don’t.
Mental illness and the dreaded job interview
Mental illness is hard enough, without having to concoct BS stories to appease potential employers who are bursting at the seams with stigma.
Waiting for the Other Shoe to Fall
If as children we lived in a threatening world where our needs were met with our caregivers responding with abuse, we become hyperalert for danger.
My Seeds: Things that have helped me regain my identity
When I gave myself some time to breathe, I discovered my seeds: the qualities, passions, and feelings that make me who I am.
The Girl with no Past
I survived years of abuse as a child, and years were wiped from my memory. There’s very little I remember – I’m the girl with no past.
Anxiety Symptom Checklist
Every day is different. Some days are harder fights than others, but understanding and care of our own minds is something we should never take for granted.
More Than Just a Number – How many take their own lives?
How many take their own lives each year? These statistics and figures are real people, loved ones. No one should live this devastating nightmare.
Anxiety Traps Me
Anxiety traps me like a prisoner | Never letting me see the light | Numbness runs through my veins | He is so close to killing me.
Suicide Can Be Prevented
If you are suffering, please reach out. You are not alone, and you will find help. These are only feelings and they will pass. Hang in there…