This entry into the "Why I" series is going to be a little more real than usual. I feel the more open I am, the better my message comes across. I encourage anyone who needs help to seek it without the fear of judgment. Now, why did I start therapy? The Anger During my manic... Continue Reading →
“Why I” – Return Of A Series
Lately I've been pondering my existence and what my purpose is on this earth. I think knowing the why to something can be a powerful motivator because you'll have a deeper understanding of what that certain thing means to you. So, my "Why I" series is being brought back. This will be a journey of... Continue Reading →
Silent Suffering (Poem)
*** Trigger Warning - The following poem strongly references suicide and death. *** It's been a while since I've posted, but this poem might explain why. I've been going through what has undoubtedly been the worst case of depression I've ever had. Missing multiple days of work, self-isolation, lack of personal hygiene, laying in bed... Continue Reading →
Open Up
“The advice I’d give to somebody that’s silently struggling is, you don’t have to live that way. You don’t have to struggle in silence. You can be un-silent. You can live well with a mental health condition, as long as you open up to somebody about it, because it’s really important you share your experience... Continue Reading →
Mental Health Monday: Disturbed – A Reason To Fight
Welcome to Mental Health Monday where we take a look at music that brings light to mental health issues. This week I bring you Disturbed’s song titled A Reason To Fight. You can have 100 reasons to end it all, but all it takes is that 1 reason to keep going. Find that reason. I’ve... Continue Reading →
Be Yourself
“Being able to be your true self is one of the strongest components of good mental health.”Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy
Mental Health Monday: Halsey – Gasoline
Welcome to Mental Health Monday where we take a look at music that brings light to mental health issues. This week I bring you Halsey’s song titled Gasoline. The part about being a hurricane is so relatable. Being bipolar, the manic episodes are extremely unpredictable. There's no telling how they'll impact my brain or the... Continue Reading →
Ask For Help
“You are the one thing in this world, above all other things, that you must never give up on. When I was in middle school, I was struggling with severe anxiety and depression and the help and support I received from my family and a therapist saved my life. Asking for help is the first... Continue Reading →
Stable
I finally feel stable,I have control over my mind.I'm finally capable,I'm no longer confined. I'm finally free,The demon is caged.It can no longer torture me,This makes it enraged. I have lingering feelings,Although not as prevalent.I like to think I'm dealing,As my mind becomes benevolent. I can see the beauty,The world is full of it.There use... Continue Reading →
Mental Health Monday: Coleman Hell – Manic
Welcome to Mental Health Monday where we take a look at music that brings light to mental health issues. This week I bring you Coleman Hell’s song titled Manic. This is the 50th Mental Health Monday post so I figured I'd feature the song that started it all. Manic is what inspired me to do... Continue Reading →