The only way to conquer dissociative behavior is to own what we’ve done. This sounds harsh, but with the acceptance of responsibility comes great power.
Intelligence does not protect you from mental illness
Just because I’m smart, it doesn’t mean my mind can’t get sick too. Intelligence does not protect you from mental illness.
Borderline Personality Disorder is invisible
Borderline Personality Disorder is invisible. We don’t look ill, some of us hold down a job, some of us even smile now and again!
Stigma, a Mark of Disgrace
Mental health still carries a mark of disgrace. You can’t talk about it without some people judging. It’s time to stop judging and start accepting.
The Danger of the Tidal Wave
Suicide rates have jumped 30% in 2 years in my country. We need a plan that does not put people in the position where they must hide their despair.
Why We All Need To Stop Taking Life So Seriously
Stop believing everything you hear and everything you’re told, even from your own mind. Take the time to figure out what you feel is right. Shift the power.
What I would like you to understand ~ How I suffer with BPD
I can’t control how I suffer with BPD, including my black & white thinking. Even if I’m crying, broken on the floor, I still love you and want you to stay.
Psychosis in borderline personality disorder
What a borderline!! Or, psycho! These words are thrown to demean and insult. To ‘normal’ people, they may sound ok. But I find these words stigmatizing.
Real Talk – The Importance Of Mental Health Awareness
We already have a difficult inner battle we’re fighting every day. The last thing we should have to deal with on top of this is stigma from ignorant people.
While the world sleeps – why do I hide in shame?
If you could see my mental illness then things would be different, I’m sure. But you can’t, so there is a huge stigma attached that makes me hide in shame.
Metaphors To Help People Understand Mental Illness
Mental illness can be hard to explain, as there are rarely any physical symptoms. I’m using metaphors to help people understand mental illness.
Marriage – The silent treatment
The look, god, the look. What’s for tea? is all he’ll say. You get marks out of ten, and you’re not even on Masterchef! You’re dying, crying inside…