When Mental Illness Makes Small Tasks Overwhelming
Overwhelmed and unmotivated aren’t typically terms that go hand-in-hand. But today I’m feeling both. I read a quote on aContinue Reading
Category: Mental Health
Words Matter: Reassuring and Hurtful Mental Health Statements
Holidays and customary social gatherings can be tough on mental health. So, I want to offer some mental health adviceContinue Reading
My Depression During The Flash
I post about the symptoms of depression often, and tonight I want to give a real-life example. Two common symptomsContinue Reading
The Words I Needed During My Anxiety Attack
Have you ever seen a friend have an anxiety attack? How did you react? Have you ever had an anxietyContinue Reading
Mental Health Support Systems and Communities
Every time you call out, you’re a little less alone. In this post you will find a detailed list ofContinue Reading
Sometimes Hard, Always Worth It: Mental Health Blogging
Matt Haig, author of Reasons to Stay Alive, tweeted something earlier today that really resonated with me; “It is sometimesContinue Reading
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: An Untrendy Diagnosis
I’m living with a disorder that is misunderstood by the general public. My disorder is unfairly used as a punchline,Continue Reading
Surviving Like a Bug Stuck in a Skimmer
Depression hit hard today, with residual mania from yesterday lingering behind. I spent the first six hours of today laying onContinue Reading
A Project to Understand My Obsessive Compulsion
Want a glimpse at what my OCD is like? Try this project. I revealed my obsessive skin picking and obsessiveContinue Reading
My Mental Health Survival Kit
I’m living with Bipolar Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and it causes a lot of unpredictability in my daily life.Continue Reading
