There’s a difference between feeling angry and being an asshole. Using anger to control others is not OK. But anger is an important and valid emotion.
Don’t wait to be asked for help
We don’t want to be a burden. The shame and guilt are overwhelming; the fear of being rejected is suffocating. Asking for help is hard.
My son saw my panic attack
Children are amazingly perceptive. I tried my best to remove myself, as I worry about how it affects them, but my son saw my panic attack.
“We all feel depressed at some point”
I accept that we all feel depressed at some point. Life is not always happy. But feeling depressed is not the same as being ill with depression.
When Your Friends do not Understand Your Mental Health Condition
Your goal is to get better, period. Don’t bother arguing with friends or relatives who give you a difficult time. It’s your life – you’re the one suffering.
When Someone You Know Struggles With Fear, Anxiety And Stress
Be understanding and patient with the person struggling with their fears. Dealing with depression and anxiety is difficult, so do not add more problems.
Why do I share my mental health story?
I intend to keep fighting. For my own mental health yes, but for others too. I want there to be a day when people don’t call me brave for sharing my story.
The Anger at Someone with Mental Illness No One Talks About
Is it okay to be angry at someone who struggles with mental illness? It’s a feeling of deep hurt that twists my stomach into knots.
Anxiety Made Me Do It – Hating Myself
I was sitting last night absolutely hating myself. That voice was back, telling me how I’m such a horrible person and people would be better off without me.
We All Need Some Definition Sometimes
A rambling, incoherent mess, wreaking havoc in your mind. A demon within you, that on the best days you merely learn to live with.
The Good, The Bad and The Really Bad
My life looks like a sham on the really bad days. The darkness whispers, ‘Who do you think you are? Admit it. You’re a failure.’
Open Letter to My Facebook Friends
I’ve fought suicidal thoughts and it hurt so bad. Now, two suicides reported in the media worldwide compelled me to write this open letter.