Just like everything in life, you have your good counselors and you have your not so great counselors. The key is to find one that will help you solve your current mental health problems.
What’s it like to be in therapy?
There’s the little seed in me that focuses on the future, on being ‘better’. I don’t know what ‘better’ looks like yet, and nor do I expect a miracle cure.
A Neighbourhood Called Rejection
One foot over the border into the land of Rejection and it’s there, smack right in front of me. It can’t be ignored. I bumped into it hard.
A Review Of Techniques In Managing Depression
One way to manage your depression is to challenge your negative thoughts with positive statements and realistic thinking.
My BPD story – A Life Worth Living
In 2012 I was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. I am now in treatment in order to save my life. We all deserve ‘A Life Worth Living’.
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.
What is the Link between Mental Health and Oral Health?
Psychiatric disorders lead to a higher likelihood of dental problems and tooth loss, but having serious oral problems can also affect our mental health.
Counselling, and Writing to Heal
This is going to be painful. This is going to hurt. But, you’re already in pain. You’re already hurting. Maybe writing will take some of that pain away.
My mini-break after a breakdown
Even the most poorly people on that ward would joke about how they are an adult, work, own a home, but are not allowed a pencil sharpener or pair of laces.
I’m not ashamed of my antidepressants
The media portrays medication as personal failure, dependency, an attempt to be ‘fixed’.This damaging stigma makes people ashamed of antidepressants.
Five Years Later – How I Feel Now
Life has gradually become lighter, better. I’m feeling excited about things again. My new meds and therapy have brought me to a happier place.
Anxiety and Panic Attacks – Finding the Root Cause
I had my first panic attack three years ago. I was 21 years old and I was living in my third homeless shelter. One of my abusers had tried to contact me.