I could rationalise depression as something that wasn’t my fault. But I saw my anxiety as an undesirable personality trait.
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.
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.
I Could Be a Wellbeing Champion
I feel honoured that I’ve been asked to become a Wellbeing Champion at work. It’s a real confidence boost, and shows me how far I’ve come.
Invisible Girl
Invisible Girl | When I don’t share what I write | When I have no voice to speak | When I feel so cold | When I’m all alone | I want to scream to the world.
Pay Attention to the Red Flags!
The signs were there. My ‘Kelly, you’re not quite yourself” red flags had all shown themselves in bright, vivid colour. Only I’d not paid attention.
Top 11 Tips for Healthier Sleep Habits
Sleep issues creep up on people at different points of their lives, and healthier sleep habits can help to resolve these problems.
Mental Illness and Genetics
I’m unsure what the future holds, for what my genes would bring onto a child. I would feel terribly guilty to pass on a debilitating mental illness.
How to Love Someone With BPD
Jealous. Capricious. Possessive. Obsessive. Manipulative. Needy. But how about considering our undying loyalty? Or the way we are fiercely protective?
Borderline Personality Disorder is invisible
Borderline Personality Disorder is invisible. We don’t look ill, some of us hold down a job, some of us even smile now and again!
Pedestals and People
A pattern of intense & unstable interpersonal relationships characterized by alternating between extremes of idealization and devaluation.
Watch your language! Is the terminology we use important?
How you claim and put stock into labels about your illness and your world is up to you. I personally feel it’s important not to get tangled up in semantics.