I can’t keep on top of simple tasks. My mind is fuzzy and confused. I feel like I’m floating in a bubble. I’m just so exhausted. I’m so drained.
*TW* In Retrospect
College triggers a lot of underlying issues, which tend not to surface until you’re too far into the rabbit hole to comprehend what’s happened.
Not Enough Monsters: I’m Done Being the Invisible Man
I needed someone to give me a hand and understand me, but the very thought of that terrified me. I was silent too long, but now I’m done being invisible.
‘I’m Glad it Didn’t Work’ – When Not to Believe a Suicide Survivor
I told the hospital psychiatrist, ‘I’m fine, I’m glad it didn’t work’, even forcing a smile. I was lying. Luckily, I was sent to a secure psychiatric unit.
The On/Off Switch In Borderline Personality Disorder
I could be having an ‘Okay’ day, everything plodding along nicely, then I suddenly turn into Demon Woman! The Switch in Borderline Personality Disorder.
I didn’t know I had anxiety
I could rationalise depression as something that wasn’t my fault. But I saw my anxiety as an undesirable personality trait.
Never Underestimate the Power of Simple Kindness
Never underestimate the power of simple kindness. It can make the difference between someone’s day being worth living or not.
I’m Learning to Take Responsibility
The only way to conquer dissociative behavior is to own what we’ve done. This sounds harsh, but with the acceptance of responsibility comes great power.
Getting Over the Bridge – Finding faith in myself
Finding faith in myself can be a struggle. But I just decided to give school another try. I know the pain of mental illness, and I want to help others.
From housebound to home
I was trapped inside. I could not leave my bed, let alone my house. I could not answer the door. But I sought help, and now my house no longer shackles me.
Expressing Emotions Through Poetry
By Laura Owen Whenever I feel my anxiety and depression creeping in, it consequently distracts me from being able to put forth my best efforts – whether that is at work, school, or during social events. Something I find helpful in distressing moments is to express myself through poetry. There Continue Reading
Change Perceptions and Stop Stigma
Five years ago, I was at my lowest point and really didn’t see a future. Today, I’m helping to change perceptions of mental health and stop stigma.