I am not looking for work. I tell them I am, but work triggers my mental illness. There doesn’t seem to be a place for me in society. What do I do?
Is this worth it?
Is this worth it? | What’s the point? | I’ve failed everyone | I’m so tired | I hate being a burden to everyone | I’m lost
7 Self Help Ideas For Easing Depression
Here are some ideas I have tried that work well for me, and a few that I’d like to try. Again, be sure to choose what is practical and feels right for you!
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.
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.
How The Avengers Saved My Life
I still fully intended to take my own life. All that had changed was the “when” of it. I would wait until after the eventual release of “The Avengers”.
Who am I?
Who am I, who am I trying to be? | I am lost | Living in a fantasy to bury the the reality | Making myself the mystery | A strong facade hiding the pain
In Hell and High Water – There is a Way to Heal
My art is something I love, and it’s a way to heal. I do it primarily for therapeutic reasons as it takes me to another place and I feel peace.
Living on the Border
I’m constantly on edge that happiness won’t last. Because it doesn’t. I’m on the border. I become high, impulsive, then the dark cloud descends…
Depression in College: My Experience
Living just felt like a constant struggle, like wading in the middle of the ocean. All I craved was happiness. But I didn’t realise I was depressed.
Battling Endometriosis while Suffering from Postpartum Depression
I broke down crying when I saw my doctor. I was overcome by the pain and the dark place my mind had been in for the last 6 months.
Dear Depression
You completely dominated my life, and I watched, helpless, from a tiny glass room inside my head. You snaked around every part of my brain.