Everyone has a unique personality: thoughts, feelings and behaviours, but a. maladaptive pattern of relating to self and others can be a curse.
The mental health system
The mental health system has let me and my family down badly, and I count myself lucky to be here, and to even be writing this article.
Bipolar Disorder: Medications
Some people do great on some medications, and other people do better on others. It is important to work closely with your doctor.
Does Postpartum Depression Go Away?
You can and will recover from a maternal mental illness. Postnatal Depression is treatable, and it’s not your fault. It will be ok.
Can New Fathers Suffer With Postpartum Depression?
Postpartum depression in men is a real thing. It’s nothing to be ashamed of and it doesn’t make you a bad father. It’s important to seek help.
Breakthrough Symptoms: What They Are
Even with the best treatment for a mental health disorder, people can still experience breakthrough symptoms: voices, delusions, paranoia, depression.
Medicine as Management, Not as a Cure
Medicines used for psychiatric care are not like antibiotics. They don’t cure your illness – they help manage the symptoms.
Bipolar Disorder: What is it?
Bipolar Disorder: What is it? People experience extreme ‘high’ moods and ‘low’ moods called mania and depression. A proper diagnosis is essential.
Mental Health Puzzle
I wish there were a way to guarantee my mental health were cared for so I didn’t have to worry so much so often. At least it seems taken care of for now.
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.
My Experience with Antidepressants
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. It is more than okay to seek help for depression. You should not be ashamed of taking antidepressants or asking for help
Asking for help doesn’t make you weak, it proves you are intelligent
By Gabriela I did not want to see someone, no way, hell no. It couldn’t be that, I was not that messed up, I was not that weak and I was certainly not insane. Seeing a psychologist and asking for help seemed like failing. Experiencing distress didn’t mean I was Continue Reading