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Medicated: My Life on ADHD Medication
I was diagnosed with inattentive type attention deficit hyperactivity disorder when I was 11 years old in South Carolina by a local psychologist. My parents were desperate for answers of why their daughter, who was an average student with good grades, was failing the seventh grade and facing summer school if things remained unchanged. Once the diagnosis came the meds came soon after.
By Sierra George8 years ago in Psyche
Living on the Edge
In America, 1.6 percent of the population suffers from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). In Canada, 2 percent of the population are effected by this "dramatic and erratic" personality disorder. Borderline personality disorder is a personality disorder characterized by intense mood swings, impulsivity and severe problems with self-worth. Borderlines also suffer from bouts of inappropriate rage, fear of abandonment, suicidal gestures, unstable relationships and chronic feelings of emptiness. Unfortunately, like most mental illnesses, BPD is often coupled with other mental illnesses, and treatment options vary from person to person.
By Hailey Gumbley8 years ago in Psyche
The Suicide Section: Nothing but the Truth
Opening a can of worms, possibly. Let’s talk suicide, honestly. This article contains information and literature based on the subject of suicide. My work has always been straight to the point, and this may upset some of our readers. Please be aware that no offense or harm is intended. The subject of suicide is one I am familiar with in every sense. My empathy and good will have been invested into this article, so please be aware of a potential trigger.
By Jessica Murray8 years ago in Psyche
Self-Harm Urges (and How I Dealt with Them)
Self-harm is a major part of mental illness. Usually linked to depression and suicide, it is a difficult thing to have to deal with. The act of harming yourself has had much spotlight in the recent years, however, in this article I will not only be explaining self-harm but the ways I learned to deal with the urges and how I got to stop.
By E ☄8 years ago in Psyche
BPD and Me Part 1
I guess I've always known that I wasn't "normal" from a young age. I always felt things more intensely than other people, and held onto those emotions longer. I had difficulty making and keeping friends. Due to my mixed ancestry, I had a constant identity crisis, never knowing where I fit in. I also had a very tumultuous childhood in which I experienced traumas that still affect me to this day. I always wondered what was wrong with me. Was it something that I could fix, or would I just have to suffer my whole life? It was not until I was 27 that I was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, the most commonly diagnosed personality disorder. Where I live (the United Kingdom), it's estimated that seven out of every 1000 people have this disorder.
By Matti dos Santos8 years ago in Psyche
The Weeds I've Watered
Like millions of other human beings, I too struggle with mental illness. I've battled with depression and multiple anxiety disorders since I was a child. At the ripe age of 12, I started therapy. I had an almost unbreakable bond with my therapists. Since my family couldn't grasp my struggles, and I have a small amount of friends, I had no outlet. But, going to therapy gave me a voice, and skills that I can use for the rest of my life. The skills were like flowers in bloom, they filled my mind with color and beauty in the midst of the black and white.
By Lauren Harrington8 years ago in Psyche
Baby Steps
"It comes like a whisper, you know? Just the slightest sound of his name to tickle the insides of my mind. Stupid, I know...why think about someone that isn't thinking about you? Why think about someone that has hurt you and made you feel less than? Why think about someone that doesn't even deserve the space in your mind that they are so rudely occupying?
By R Lily8 years ago in Psyche
What It Is Like Living with High Functioning Anxiety
Some of you may wonder what it feels like to have high functioning anxiety; others may know someone who deal with anxiety and wonder what it is like for them. I am sure everyone is different, but I will try and explain what it is like for me. So pretty much all my life I have been described as shy. I am not the first person to usually strike up a conversation; I keep to myself often in social interactions. I observe everyone and everything around me, and it depends on when I feel comfortable when you will see me come out of my shell. Deep on the inside is this quirky, goofy person with a huge heart. Sometimes the outside doesn’t see this and judges me. And other times they do see this and use it to their advantage. To say that people mistake my kindness for weakness would be an understatement.
By RaeAnna Mercado8 years ago in Psyche
How I Cope with Anxiety
Ever since I was child I can remember some version of anxiety existing in my life. It wasn't until I reached high school age that I really discovered that what I was struggling with was anxiety. I have a long way to go before I feel comfortable saying I'm anxiety free. Not only do I have consistent daily anxiety, but I also struggle with derealization and panic disorder. Most of the time I'm quiet about my hardships until it becomes too much to handle on my own. Over the past four months I've had to change how I approach my mental health, and it has made a significant difference in my life.
By Cailey Renee8 years ago in Psyche
What I've Learned: Four Days in the Mental Health Ward
"You're only sixteen, what makes your life so bad that you want to die?" The red, rough hospital gown scratched my knees; unshaved calves prickled my cracked palms. I kept my hair over my face as my nurse attempted to engage in the long dreaded conversation,
By A Z8 years ago in Psyche
Lacking the X-Mas Spirit
Los Angeles, CA The twinkling lights, cold wind, and short days. All signs representing that time of year. Now normally, with all the hot chocolate and Christmas movies running on a never-ending cycle, the holiday spirit would have already hit and give a feeling of warmth and happiness. As for now, life still feels a little lack-luster even if those twinkling lights try to ignite something from within. Although you'd love to enjoy the festivities, you can't quite seem to feel as dazzled as everyone else might be. You might be thinking that it just hasn't hit you yet, but with each passing day, that feeling never really shows up.
By Jennafer Viera8 years ago in Psyche
My Anxiety Story
My earliest memories of my childhood aren't pleasant ones. I mostly remember my mother and father always screaming and throwing things at one another while I hid alone in my room, waiting for it to stop. I was around five years old at the time, but I remember this feeling of overwhelming sense of worry and fear. I couldn't identify it at the time, but I now know that feeling to be anxiety.
By t c8 years ago in Psyche