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Developing Strategies and Finding Community: My Experience in Support Groups
Hearing one another’s stories, weighing different approaches, being reminded of self-care and comic relief — all of that is heartening. -
Finding Mental Health Support After Leaving My Hasidic Community
This upbringing ultimately took a serious toll on my mental health and pushed me to search for a community of my own. -
Physical and Mental Illness in Children: Both Need to Be Taken Seriously
When it comes to mental illness, families often receive less support, compassion and understanding than those facing physical illness. -
Facing the Aftermath of Abuse: My Ongoing Journey Towards Healing
As I continue to heal, I know that one day, my story will be more than being a survivor. -
How Fandom Conventions Allow Me to Be My True Self
Pretending to be neurotypical, or “normal,” is a common behavior among people living with mental illness. -
Observing 27 Years with OCD
OCD is what led me to finding my community. -
What I Learned from Experiencing Postpartum OCD and Depression
With the professional help I needed, I came to accept that no grave harm would come to my baby, either from myself or elsewhere. -
The Benefit of Support Groups When You Love Someone with Borderline Personality Disorder
Hearing one another’s stories, weighing different approaches and being reminded of self-care is both heartening and beneficial. -
How to Describe Borderline Personality Disorder to Those Who Don’t Understand
I’ve learned that what matters most is speaking my truth to the best of my ability. -
Understanding the Symptoms of BPD
One of the best ways to create more understanding and empathy is to take a step back and try to understand the underlying causes of BPD symptoms.