I’ve seen this, and it’s a real struggle. Over the last few years, I can trace every instance of the flu to an overseas trip. I can also track my mood similarly. I know when I’ve been traveling too much when everyone at the airport makes me angry. I know enough to take the cue…
I think Emilie may be on to something with this. With the over representation of some mental disorder and the under representation of other mental disorders, there seems to be ‘’socially acceptable’’ mental health issues (even though there is still a long way to go) and less ‘’socially acceptable’’ mental health issues. Sometimes the less…
This is true. The only way people will know they are not alone, is if they hear from those of us who can tell our stories, and the more stories there are, the harder it will become for mental health issues to be ignored by those who refuse to see that people all around them…
I’m not scared either, to admit that I have attempted suicide, that I spent years dealing with depression and destructive mental health issues. Because there are too many people dying. No. I’m not scared to talk about suicide — I’m scared to stay silent. Silence is what fuels my depression. Silence turns thoughts into obsessions…
“In attempt to melt away confusion and shame surrounding mental illness, we asked people to describe what their condition feels like in a way that someone who hasn’t experienced it might be able to relate to. While their descriptions were all unique, they all shared one thing: encouraging others to seek help and an eagerness to…
A great quote. “Trust in your ability to recover and be relentless in your efforts towards reaching it. Depression isn’t something you can outthink or solve on your own. Make the most of the supports around you, gather your resources and fight depression with everything you have. How I feel today is so far removed…
