It's Just One Bad Day
The other day, and many days like it, I was struggling to find anything positive about the day. Josie hadn't slept the night before, and...
Why I've Chosen To Medicate My Daughter
Last week, I took Josie to the doctor in search of a solution; a solution to her sleep issues. Basically since birth, Josie has woken up...
I Am Not Ashamed To Be On Welfare
I've been receiving food stamps since 2012, when I lived in Hawaii. I was extremely mentally unstable, couldn't hold a job, and was...
Why My Mental Illness Prevents Me From Working Full-Time
I used to work full-time. During my first attempt at college I held three jobs, all part-time but that gave me full-time hours. When I...
Why I Have An Issue With People Who Diagnose Themselves With Mental Disorders
As most of you know, I battle several mental disorders; bipolar II disorder, borderline personality disorder, and I once battled...
I Actually Ate Today
I don't have an eating disorder, but I definitely have an unhealthy relationship with food. It doesn't help that there is a possibility...
Why I Am Grateful For My Medications
A few weeks ago, I visited to my psychiatrist and he told me that we are going to be doing a "medication overhaul", which means we are...
World Suicide Prevention Day
I'll start off with some statistics so that you can see how big of a deal suicide actually is. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death...
Depression, Anxiety, & Loneliness
I've reconnected with an old friend over the past few weeks, and one of the main topics of conversation between the two of us has been...
Reacting To Stigma On Facebook
The other day on my Facebook feed, I saw the stigma that surrounds mental illness. A young woman on my friends list said something...
