It’s an awkward expressionist’s wonderland. Expect some art, poetry, photography, reflective writing and oh..enormous avalanches of rants!
Mental illness is illness. It’s not a choice. Not a decision or a lifestyle. It’s an illness. Like most illnesses, there are a variety of severities and types. Some people might have a depressive period for a short time – just like someone might have a bout of glandular fever for a short time. It doesn’t last forever,... Continue Reading →
Wandering For Money - Adventures, tips and experiences in finding ways to make and save money Can you imagine? Continue reading “Can You Imagine?”… The post… 9 more wordsCan You Imagine? — Wandering For Money P.s. It's a beautiful piece about loss and grief by my very dear friend, please do visit.
Hi everyone! So last week, I had a great time shopping with my mom. While I didn’t do a ‘perfect’ job, I did do really well when it came to going out and not allowing anxiety to get the best of me. I never had to leave the store early, I walked around, and I […]Stop... Continue Reading →
Can the victims of abuse ever lead full and satisfying lives? That depends, to a large extent, on how we define “full and satisfying”. There is no question that abuse can kill. Those of us who survive may be left with lifelong physical and emotional scars. Abuse can leave victims struggling with depression, anxiety, and […]Full... Continue Reading →
Words hold power.Words — Tales of a Family Note. Please don't forget to click on the 2nd page when you visit the original post. Thanks
My name is Bekki Semenova and I am 17 years old. I am a proud mental health and autism advocate, and I have struggled with severe anxiety, panic disorder, and severe depression for a long time now. I wanted to address a very important topic that unfortunately isn’t talked about much... continued on the link... Continue Reading →
Can the victims of abuse ever lead full and satisfying lives? That depends, to a large extent, on how we define “full and satisfying”. There is no question that abuse can kill. Those of us who survive may be left with lifelong physical and emotional scars. Abuse can leave victims struggling with depression, anxiety, and […]Full... Continue Reading →
This morning, I just read a bphope.com blog post by Melody Moezzi entitled “Bipolar & Hospitalization – When Treatment Is Traumatic“. I found it addressed a significant topic that I’ve heard/read others discuss in the past. However, when hearing/reading such stories, I think back to some of my many hospitalizations. I, too, was literally dragged […]Trauma... Continue Reading →
The assessment today went really well. I was so nervous about it. I actually sat at my computer for a whole hour before the call. I kept thinking about what I was going to say to him, how I’d say it, etc. Would I be shy? Anxious? I knew I’d have some anxiety when talking […]My... Continue Reading →
