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I'm Not Crazy, I'm Borderline
I have borderline personality disorder, and according to my shrink, it's a pretty extreme case of it. I know, I know, I'm basically fucked, right? Who is going to want to hire, marry, or otherwise socialize with a nutjob? That is what I used to think when I was first diagnosed at the age of 11. However, at the age of 23, I've realized that it's really not as bad as it sounds at first. Sure, I go through a range of emotions all the way from a to z every ten minutes, but I think I handle it with grace.
By Kelsey Park8 years ago in Psyche
Mental Health Issues
Mental health, where to begin? Many people assume mental health issues are so easy to deal with. In reality? They're not. For me personally, it took me a long time to accept that I had a problem and that there was something not right with the way I was thinking, seeing the world, and behaving.
By Tabitha Porter8 years ago in Psyche
Dealing with Anorexia Ten Years On
Hello, first of all, thank you for taking the time and reading my story. It's one of the first times I have told it to people I don't know, but over the last ten years of pain and embarrassment, I am no longer afraid to discuss something that has impacted my life so greatly. In fact, my illness has become a huge part of who I am and changed how I view the world for the better I feel. It's taught me about compassion and to understand illness you can not see.
By Nicole wayman8 years ago in Psyche
I Used to Be on Medication
Two things you should know about me: I used to do yoga and I used to be on medication. I started practicing yoga when I was younger because I saw girls posting poses on Instagram. I too wanted to post pictures proving I was healthy, flexible, and happy… Not the most humble way to go about it, right? Let me backtrack, the first time I did a yoga pose I wasn’t actually practicing. I taught myself a ridiculous form of crow pose, got a picture of it, and called it a day. What a poser, right (pun intended)?
By No Name8 years ago in Psyche
Open Letter to the Depressed and Anxious, or Both
"You'll be fine." "Just be happy." "Do something that makes you feel happy." "It's only a phase. We all have rough times. You'll get over it." "You do this just for attention." These things are constantly repeated tirelessly to people who are exhausted by only getting out of bed. Shoved down the throat of someone who feels like they're drowning even though they aren't near a single body of water. Repeated to people who are dying to do the things they love but don't see the point in doing so. Words that are drilled into someone who is crying out for help but is seemingly ignored. These phrases are fed to people who may be considering committing suicide because they feel like they don't matter and physically hurt from loneliness and hurt. Phrases said to those with depression.
By Summer Smith8 years ago in Psyche
Five of the Most Misunderstood Mental Illnesses
These are five of the most misunderstood mental illnesses. Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and have listed all of my sources below each entry. This is not intended to diagnose any disorder; please visit your doctor if you have any concerns.
By Eadlyen Greenwood8 years ago in Psyche
Battlefield
My battlefield. The world is my battlefield that I had no choice but to fight with no weapons, support no backup but blindfolded.
By Natasha Reyes8 years ago in Psyche
I Am Strong Because I Have Known Weakness
I am 5 years old, my sister helps me up onto the counter top so we can find something to eat, Dad is at work - trying to provide. Mum is where she always is, on the sofa.
By Jessica Lowe8 years ago in Psyche
A Smile in the Dark
8.15 AM. Mask ingredients White Russian. Shot of cheap whiskey. 10 GV hand rolled cigarettes. An organised line of cocaine.
By Zeno Antonius8 years ago in Psyche
Lesson Without Words
In the midst of a cold winter night, on Christmas Eve, he sat against a wall in Manhattan's Fifty-third Street in what seemed a complete different time and place. There were no street lights where we were parked and would have completely missed him if it weren’t for our wandering eyes and mere chance. My glance traveled through the foggy window from the backseat of our car; I squinted but there was only darkness, I finally managed to recognize the shape of a human figure wearing a coat that would only give warmth on a blossoming spring day. I looked ahead as the bright Christmas lights illuminated the New York City streets. I could feel the excitement, joy and the grin growing on my face but if I turned back to look at him there would only be sadness and chills taking joy's place. He didn’t move an inch, you would question if he was even alive. Better yet why wasn’t he in a shelter on such a cold night?
By Myra Minty8 years ago in Psyche
Read This if You Think Mental Health Is a Joke
According to Statistics Canada, as of 2014, over 2,300,000 people were diagnosed with a mood disorder (1). That's approximately 6.3% of the population. The CMHO states that as many as 1 in 5 children and youth in Ontario alone will experience some kind of Mental Health problem, with 70% of cases having an onset during adolescence or childhood (2).
By Lorah Catherine8 years ago in Psyche
An Introduction
It's been years since I've written something, but here goes nothing I suppose. My name is Madison, I am 20 years old and I live in a small town in Canada. I've been in a relationship for the last five years of my life and have been managing a fast food chain for two.
By Maddy G8 years ago in Psyche