Reducing the stigma around mental health
By Sophie Ann Arching over the small town A blue sky turned grey prayers quickly spoken to the Almighty A lost beauty within the hearts of all A crying cloud dampened the moods further into the mud ground not a smiled shared within those dear until the rainbow, like clockwork, Continue Reading
By Nadene There is no doubt about it. When you suffer from a mental illness, it’s hard to open up. Even harder to be honest about what dark thoughts race through your mind every waking moment. Things are definitely improving but there is still far too much stigma surrounding it Continue Reading
I think dreams can be an interesting insight into your subconscious, which is why I’m so excited to be starting a new series on my blog.
I’m writing an autobiography about my life with Bipolar Disorder over 69 years. The title will be Simply the Best and the Best is yet to Come
I hate the way you look at me, how you question who you are | I hate the way you settle down, though you know you deserve more |
I intend to keep fighting. For my own mental health yes, but for others too. I want there to be a day when people don’t call me brave for sharing my story.
It’s only us humans that define time. Really, it’s a continuum. I’m not posting new resolutions this year. Just moving forward and learning from mistakes.
This is going to be painful. This is going to hurt. But, you’re already in pain. You’re already hurting. Maybe writing will take some of that pain away.
For the first time, I’ve been administered medication in the morning in conjunction with my bedtime meds. This is making me somewhat hazy.
I’ve had a pretty bad year. And I decided to turn it into something I could openly talk about, to help anyone else who’s ever felt a similar way.
Mental health problems have plagued and blighted me since I went to university in 1982. The diagnosis by psychiatrists is that I’m enduring schizophrenia.
Even if I am passionate about something, I’ll be extremely hesitant to bring it up for fear of mockery or a nonplussed, glassy-eyed stare.