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How Invalidating My Bipolar Disorder Invalidates Me
Bipolar disorder doesn’t define me. There are also many good qualities that I have.
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Searching for Myself in Sobriety
I want to dig in. I want to push myself to feel joy and to feel whole. Whether that comes through antidepressants and therapy, yoga and meditation, writing and conversation, I am willing to try it all.
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Attention Spans in the Age of Technology
If your child seems to be having trouble focusing or finishing simple tasks without getting distracted, you may be wondering if it’s because of a mental health condition, like ADHD. Before jumping to conclusions, take some time to survey your child’s environment. -
Living with Mental Health Conditions
I live with severe depression and anxiety, PTSD, ADHD and borderline personality disorder. Out of all of them, BPD affects my life the most.
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Where to Go When You Have No Room Left to Grow
Many recent stressors have contributed to my heightened conditions. These stressors range from college, work, relationship, family and living arrangement changes. Although most of these changes are normal milestones in life, too much change too quickly can be debilitating.
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This Road is Long, but Worth It.
I still find it difficult to do a lot of things, but as the weather warms up and the sun comes out, I find myself smiling. Recovery is hard, but it’s worth it.
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Share Your Story
I have learned that mental illness is a lot more common than I ever thought. Everyone knows somebody who is dealing with a mental health issue.
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My Struggle With Borderline Personality Disorder
I began my long journey of trying to find psychiatrists, medications and therapy that were right for me. I had no idea how much time, money and effort this would take.
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Viewing ADHD with A More Positive Attitude
While putting a positive spin on mental illnesses can seem like an insurmountable challenge, it is possible. ADHD is more than not being able to focus or sit still—it’s having a power house brain that can be difficult to control. -
Suffering in Silence
Although this battle with depression will be something I have to endure for the rest of my life, I refuse to let the stigma affect me.