October 17, 2018 The Effects of Media on Mental Health and Behavior Ever wondered if the media has long last-lasting effects on your mental health? Bad news is impossible to avoid; it's all over -- television, social media. #anxiety#awareness#depression#health#life#mental health awareness#mental illness#stigma
October 7, 2018 How To Help Someone Who Has Mental Illness How do you help someone with a mental health problem? What if they don't want help? Or are stubborn about seeking treatment? What if they don't believe they have mental illness? #mental-illness#awareness#getting-help#mental-health-awareness
October 2, 2018 Prescription drugs? Natural supplements? Many people with mental illness take prescription drugs, but there's also the option of natural supplements. This post explores the dilemma between prescription medications and natural alternatives for anxiety relief. #anxiety#medication#mental illness#natural anxiety relief#side effects
April 15, 2018 The Days I Get Blamed For Having Cancer People often blame mental illness on a person rather than treating it like a physical illness. This post explores the stigma and misconceptions around mental health. #awareness#mental illness#opinion#personal feelings#rant
July 11, 2016 Long time, no update. Here’s what’s new… A long-overdue update about what's been happening lately - dealing with stress, remodeling projects, bipolar disorder symptoms, and medication side effects. #bipolar disorder#hallucinations#medication#mental illness#schizoaffective disorder#therapy
September 10, 2015 World Suicide Prevention Day World Suicide Prevention Day is observed on September 10th each year to raise awareness about suicide prevention and provide support for those struggling with suicidal thoughts. #awareness#coping#life#mental illness#suicide#suicide attempt
September 4, 2015 Hallucinations. Had a few tonight. A personal account of experiencing multiple hallucinations within 20 minutes - seeing an Egyptian-style cat, a ghostly girl, and a van transforming into a clown. The reality and fear of psychotic episodes. #bipolar disorder#hallucinations#history#mental illness#psychosis#sleep
August 22, 2015 Delusions, hallucinations, and paranoia A personal account of experiencing psychosis associated with bipolar disorder, including delusions, hallucinations, and paranoia from childhood through adulthood. #bipolar disorder#delusions#hallucinations#mental illness#paranoia#psychosis
August 18, 2015 Is suicide selfish? A discussion on whether suicide is a selfish act, considering both the perspective of the person experiencing suicidal thoughts and the impact on loved ones. #death#getting help#mental illness#opinion#suicide#suicide attempt
August 11, 2015 Mental illness and the stigma attached to it A rant about the stigma attached to Bipolar Disorder and other mental illnesses, addressing misconceptions about danger, craziness, and the need for compassion. #bipolar disorder#different#mental illness#opinion#rant#stigma#truth
