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...