Mental Illness And Substance Abuse
I don’t know any of the people closest enough to share (or write about it), who have mental illness that don’t have a vice. Alcohol. Drugs. Food. No food. People don’t…
Being Beautifully Bipolar
Archives for Month: June 2017
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Crisis
Recently I found out that I am a couple of people’s crisis. Hmmm. Do you know how that feels? Like a burden; like I am weight upon others’ shoulders. And…
Remembering The “Good Times”
I separate my life into two categories: Before I was “sick” and After I became “sick.” If you have kept up with this blog you know the successful type of life I…
Mentally Ill Dating
I am starting to test the waters in forming new relationships. I am talking to a couple of guys on dating websites. I have even been on dates with two….
This Is Why
So for months I have been talking about stress. On and on. I apologize if it became tiresome. But here is what has been going on. Last Sunday my grandma…
Why Family Gatherings Can Make Me So Anxious
As you may know, if you follow this blog, my grandma is having open heart surgery on Monday. She’s scared. I’m scared. The family seems to be coming together. People…
What My Anxiety Attacks Feel Like
I read a lot. I think, as a writer, you should. I always read about how anxiety manifests itself in different way in different people, but I just wanted to…