I came across this post on the Being Beautifully Bipolar blog this weekend and I thought it really served as a reminder for many folks who are currently taking medication, or in therapy, for a mental health issue. In the post, Elaina talks about getting angry at her situation, and deciding to simply stop taking…
As I sit here on New Year’s Even writing this post, it occurs to me that 2016 was a year in which I had more opportunities than usual to spend time with family and old friends, which I am most appreciative for, but mostly that time spent in Ohio was due to my father passing…
Regardless of how you spend this coming holiday, I wish you peace, hope, and happiness. Remember, no matter what is going on in your life this holiday season, you are not alone. Healing is possible for all survivors, and all people dealing with mental health issues. This holiday may not find you where you want…
This is an important story. It tells the story of a young girl and how she wound up a victim of sexual abuse at the hands of her gymnastics coach. The reason this is important is that it’s become clear we have a problem with sexual abuse in sports, and her story, or some version…
Depression is the leading cause of disability in the world; in the United States, close to ten percent of adults struggle with the disease. But because it’s a mental illness, it can be a lot harder to understand than, say, high cholesterol. Helen M. Farrell examines the symptoms and treatments of depression, and gives some…
I feel like the universe, or someone, something, whatever, is pushing me to pay attention to this subject. Over the last couple of months, I’ve had multiple conversations about addiction, specifically about using drugs or alcohol to self-medicate. The variety of stories that I’ve heard, some first hand, others not, seem to have many things…
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