I've had serious writer's block. I've been burnt out on writing boring articles. Yet, I can still make videos. I don't know. I've been dissociating frequently so the focus is here and there. I'll have a more in-depth post coming soon about my dissociating and what's going on with me. I'm okay, I swear. I'm… Continue reading Update: My Brain is Jelly
Tag: mental illness
Happiness or Hypomania?
According to Merriam-Webster, happy is defined as notably fitting, effective, or well adapted In the beginning, it's hard to tell the difference between genuine happiness and hypomania. I have issues deciphering between the two. So many times I've felt that I was happy but it turned out to be a hypomanic episode. So these past… Continue reading Happiness or Hypomania?
I Started a YouTube Channel
Rant: Religion is Not a Cure for Mental Illness
Disclaimer: I am an atheist. I'm out and loud about my atheism. However, this post isn't about my beliefs or your beliefs. It's about some's ignorant beliefs when it comes to mental illness and mental health. This rant is about a type of toxic positivity (Check out the article, linked above) I read a… Continue reading Rant: Religion is Not a Cure for Mental Illness
Politics and Lithium
I can see clearer than I ever have before. The colors brighten and I'm not up, down, up, down, up, down. It was as if there was this gray haze over my life while depressed and lithium has brought the beauty of colors back. I can see what I want and what I need to… Continue reading Politics and Lithium
Making Sense of Psychiatric Diagnosis
Ashley over at Mental Health @ Home published another phenomenal book last month, Making Sense of Psychiatric Diagnosis. This book not only goes over the different diagnosis but also includes small essays on people who have personal experience with them. I was lucky enough to have Ashley accept my piece on ADD. I love this… Continue reading Making Sense of Psychiatric Diagnosis
Working On Us Week #11
I'm super excited for this week's Working On Us writing prompt from Beckie over at Beckie's Mental Mess! It's on emotional support animals, which means I get to talk about my beloved furbabies! Go check it out so you can join in! Prompt #1 Do you own a pet for emotional support and/or service/therapy? My… Continue reading Working On Us Week #11
Working On Us Week #10
It's already week 10 of Beckie's (from Beckie's Mental Mess) Working On Us writing prompts! If you wanna join in, go check out Beckie's (she's awesome!) page! Prompt #1 Does social media affect your overall mental health? If so, please describe how it affects you? For the most part, social media doesn't bother my mental… Continue reading Working On Us Week #10
Working On Us Week #7
It's week 7 of Beckie's Working On Us Writing Prompt! It's another week to help break the stigma on those with any mental illness or disorder. This week's topic is suicide. Prompt #1 Have you ever experienced suicidal thoughts? I've had suicidal thoughts since the age of 11. Your brain tells you that you're worthless,… Continue reading Working On Us Week #7
Working On Us Week #6
It's week 6 for Beckie at Beckie's Mental Mess mental health prompts! Go check out her blog if you haven't and join in to help further advocate the seriousness of mental health and mental illness. Prompt #1 There are so many varieties of depression out there, such as Bipolar Depression and (SAD) Seasonal Affective Disorder.… Continue reading Working On Us Week #6