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What is Your Biggest Fear When It Comes to Your Mental Health?

Years ago, when the diagnosis of anxiety and depression was finally discovered for me, I experienced many different emotions. I had already journeyed through the ups and downs of joy and sadness. My daily activities were often interrupted by a serious change in emotions that would arise at any moment. Doctor visits often left meContinue reading “What is Your Biggest Fear When It Comes to Your Mental Health?”

“Lost” – Liv’s corner of thoughts

Feelings, thoughts, ideas scattered all around I feel like I want to do one thing and then I change my mind What is it that I’m doing? Is this how life is supposed to be? I have so many questions but no one to answer me Feels like there’s always something I’m looking for whenContinue reading ““Lost” – Liv’s corner of thoughts”

Post-partum Depression

Where do I even begin to explain that experience? I’ve had a child in the past and never had that happen to me, of course I didn’t plan on my son almost dying in my arms either. Christopher I was taken by ambulance to a hospital more equipped to handle the premature birth. On AugustContinue reading “Post-partum Depression”

Hair-Tied Up in Madness

My hair is a prelude to my mental illness,an introduction to the dissatisfaction with stability within me; The first time I ever dyed my hair, I was sixteen,a peak in the development, rather lack thereof;my brain once a high-functioning factory,now a run-down fun house,cracked mirrors replacing every assembly linethat used to cycle through its dailyContinue reading “Hair-Tied Up in Madness”

Poor Hygiene in Bipolar Patients

Poor hygiene can be a sign of self-neglect, which is the inability or unwillingness to attend to one’s personal needs. Poor hygiene often accompanies certain mental or emotional disorders, including severe depression and psychotic disorders. I’ve spoken with 16 bipolar people, which shall remain nameless, that have this dilemma. It’s in the depressed state this task becomes a struggle; however,Continue reading “Poor Hygiene in Bipolar Patients”