Reducing the stigma around mental health
By Annongirl20 My own experience transcending into young adulthood was struck with a disheartening truth. That the one woman in your life whom, without doubt, should always care for you, your own mother, drastically was the complete opposite for me. Cherished childhood memories of sobriety. Laughter bursting its way through Continue Reading
By Zoe Thomson As a child, I had hardly any female role models. I had no sisters, my relatives lived far away, and Captain Marvel wasn’t a thing. But despite that, I grew up strong-willed, determined, and kind. And I owe it all to my mum. I’ve always been close Continue Reading
Ever since I was young, one of my ultimate dreams was to start a family. A spanner was thrown in the works upon diagnosis of my mental health problems.
The positive in this case, I suppose, is that I am not going to stop telling my story. Until I see a change I am going to keep on fighting. And I will see a change.
I can’t remember the last time the thought of the self checkouts being shut brought me out in a cold sweat because I’d have to deal with a real life person.
It’s a tragedy that there still remains just silence. I wish that medical treatment could be hurried forward for my partner’s anger.
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.
The chaos brought on by dysfunctional self-pity can result from childhood trauma. An unhealthy and chaotic family causes this.
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.
Splitting behaviour is one of the identifying characteristics of borderline personality disorder. It means seeing things in either black or white.
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.
The Christmas holiday period is a difficult time for many people, for a variety of reasons. Sending love and virtual hugs to everyone who needs them.