I didn’t want to be alive. Then I saw a glimpse of happiness that I know can exist, and that is what is making me hold on, even by just a thread.
What is a Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner?
A Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner trains intensively to practise primary health, behavioural and mental health care, for family members of all ages.
Allies in Recovery: Use and Overuse of Collateral Support
Burnout in caregivers impacts the quality of life of people with a mental health diagnosis. We need to research best practice to prevent abuse.
DNR – When I drove off a cliff
Really? I drove off a cliff and fell 400 feet down the hill? Why? I was Getting Out of this world and I didn’t want anyone to try to stop me.
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…
Diagnosed with borderline personality disorder — BPD and me
I was 16 when I was first diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. It’s a horrible illness but it doesn’t define me or anyone else who suffers it.
Never Lose Hope — Living Without Alcohol
In the darkness of alcoholism I tried to take my life. But I got help. I’m living without alcohol and life is good. Talk to someone, never give up hope.
Self-harm and I: A recovery journey
I feared that my addiction to pain would cost me my life. Now I am almost three months clean from self-harm. If I can do it, anyone can.
Psych Ward: What It’s Really Like
I’ve never told anyone about my psych ward stay, but I’m sharing my story now. It feels like prison. But I am forever grateful for a proper diagnosis.
Both the Consumer and the Provider – Bipolar is not for the Weak
By Abigail E. Fliege My story began when I was fourteen years old. I was sexually violated and I spun into a clinical depression. I was given an antidepressant and later became manic. Most people with bipolar disorder cannot be given an antidepressant without a mood stabilizer, but nobody knew. Continue Reading
I live with and suffer from Bipolar Disorder
By Tressey Allison I live with and suffer from Bipolar Disorder. I say it like that, because for me it’s true. Bipolar disorder is a ‘black’ thing that’s with me, always. There are so many times I want to shake it off, give it back and say, ‘I don’t want Continue Reading
A get well soon card means a lot
By Richard Harrington Towards the end of 2012, I was hospitalised due to my mental health. Needless to say, I had reached the lowest point of my life, and needed immediate help. Each individual journey through hospital will be just that, individual. But, for me, this is how it went. Continue Reading