The Need to be Needed
My entire life has been dictated by my desire to be liked and be useful to others. You might think, “Wow! That doesn’t actually sound too bad!” Yet for me, … Continue reading The Need to be Needed
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How Do You Keep Going When You Don’t Feel Important?
It’s a regular thing that happens every few weeks. One bad day turns into a bad week and everything has you thinking negatively. You question all your life choices. You … Continue reading How Do You Keep Going When You Don’t Feel Important?
I Want To Write More
It seems lately getting out of bed is getting harder these days. Even with a successful medication combo, I just don’t want to go to work. I hate my job, … Continue reading I Want To Write More
Calling Out of Work
So, today I called out of work for the umpteenth time, and I feel awful about it, I truly do. There are just some days where I can’t, for one … Continue reading Calling Out of Work
Viagra for Mental Illness
My therapist and I once debated what would be the one thing that could change the human race. Ok, not really but the seriousness of the conversation felt like that. … Continue reading Viagra for Mental Illness
My Romance With Death
Death is such a strange yet familiar concept to me. It is strange because I don’t understand why people fear death. I know that it is simply natural to fear … Continue reading My Romance With Death
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I’m Back Baby!
Is what I would like to say, but depression still has its ugly tendrils wrapped around me. I find it harder, every single day, to just get out of bed … Continue reading I’m Back Baby!
Please Forgive Me.
Please forgive me for the things I said And for the things I didn’t Forgive me for the outbursts For the door slams For the silent treatment Forgive me for … Continue reading Please Forgive Me.
When I Was Not Enough: Death of A Friendship
Seeing a friendship that was once vibrant with life and laughter die in front of your eyes can be a sad sight. As it takes its final breath, I have … Continue reading When I Was Not Enough: Death of A Friendship
When Mental Illness Can Be Difficult to Accept
It is difficult to accept when you first learn you have a mental illness. Sometimes it’s a shock when the doctor tells you, but you believe and trust the doctor … Continue reading When Mental Illness Can Be Difficult to Accept
Survivor Shame.
I am an outspoken person when it comes to mental health. It is clear that I am a passionate advocate for bipolar and depression. I feel like I would be … Continue reading Survivor Shame.
