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 →
4 Methods Of Self-Care
Self-care looks different from person to person; everyone has different methods of coping. What works for me to make me feel better might not work for you. With that in mind, here are some self-care methods I have found that help improve my mental health. Personal Hygiene This may seem obvious or redundant, but showering... Continue Reading →
The Diagnosis (Poem)
This is a re-upload of an older poem I wrote. I've gained many more followers since posting this originally so I figured now was a good time to show you all. This is essentially my story. Mom was schizophrenic.Dad was bipolar.What could I get from it?I found out as I got older. It started when... Continue Reading →
My Military Experience
For those of you who don't know, I was in the military. Army National Guard, to be specific. I did 6 years before my contract ended in December 2020. Over the course of those 6 years, I experienced quite a bit. I'm going to elaborate on it here, but feel free to ask any questions... Continue Reading →
Mental Health Monday: Pink – Fuckin’ Perfect
Welcome to Mental Health Monday where we take a look at music that brings light to mental health issues. This week I bring you Pink’s song titled Fuckin' Perfect. This song is pretty old but it's message is still relevant. Despite how you feel about yourself, you're perfect the way you are. You're worthy of... Continue Reading →
Mental Health Monday: Alessia Cara – Scars To Your Beautiful
Welcome to Mental Health Monday where we take a look at music that brings light to mental health issues. This week I bring you Alessia Cara’s song titled Scars To Your Beautiful. This beautiful song evokes feelings of hope. It's very powerful in it's lyrics and I adore it. Not only is it powerful, but... Continue Reading →
Q & A: What do you find to be harder: the depressive state or the manic state?
Happy Sunday everyone. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly Q and A today. This week, the user One Moment At A Time asks the question: What do you find to be harder: the depressive state or the manic state? Hypomanic episodes for me roughly last 4-5 days. This comes with many negatives but several... Continue Reading →
National Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. As someone who has struggled with these thoughts, I believe recognizing this happens is the first step to preventing it. Acknowledging it instead of pretending it doesn't happen can literally mean the difference between life and death for some people. That is why I'm writing this blog; I want... Continue Reading →
Be Courageous
"A sword wields no strength unless the hands that holds it has courage."Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Mental Health Monday: Panic! At The Disco – This Is Gospel
Welcome to Mental Health Monday where we take a look at music that brings light to mental health issues. This week I bring you Panic! At The Disco’s song titled This Is Gospel. I've been on a Panic! At The Disco kick lately; their songs are brilliant. While this song may be a bit interpretational,... Continue Reading →