A Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner trains intensively to practise primary health, behavioural and mental health care, for family members of all ages.
The Day My Life Blew Apart
I was driving at about 125 mph. No intention of ever reaching home. Rational thought had left me. I could turn the wheel hard and tip the car over.
Why I Need To Know What My Purpose In Life Is
I need to know what my purpose in life is. I need to feel like I’m making a difference to someone, somewhere. Even if it’s only one person.
Dear mom, how can I help you understand my mind?
Dear mom, how can I help you understand my mind, if I do not understand it myself? I need help. I am struggling to fight all these nightmares all on my own.
Starting Counselling
She was warm and kind. She told me she wouldn’t judge me for anything. I didn’t believe her, I judge myself, so why wouldn’t anyone else?
How Do I Explain My Mental Health?
Living with a mental illness means fighting a constant internal battle. Just know, you are doing so much better than you think, and there is help out there.
Panic Attacks and Flashbacks
Refused help for anxiety, then blamed for suffering abuse, I attempted suicide. Now I know it wasn’t my fault, and tomorrow might get better.
Always Somebody Worse Off
Facing my illness, I met a guy in the waiting room who had a horrible choice to make. Now I remember there is always someone worse off than me.
Talking about mental health – why do we avoid it?
You are deeply ashamed of it, terrified of it happening again. You dare not ask for help. We need care and support at work. We can do it. Here’s how…
Here is why I have felt stressed and anxious recently
Yesterday I was so stressed and anxious, boiling with frustration and panic. Then I helped a homeless guy, and a friend helped me. I’m feeling good again.
What do you see when you look at me?
What do you see when you look at me? Let’s reduce Stigma together, I promise us patients will remember it forever. Please, nurse, tell me your name…
Mental Health – A Human Rights Issue
People living with mental health conditions, disorders and illnesses are just the same as everyone else. They deserve the same rights.