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To Feel Or Not To Feel
If only I could put in words everything that is happening inside me now. A confusing mix of thoughts, feelings, fears and turmoil. I am...


Six Tips To Break Social Anxiety
I went out with my high school girlfriends tonight. As every other time I go out, I felt super self-conscious and awkward, as rushes of...


Not Enough
I’m dizzy. It might be because I smoked and drank. Or this fucking new med I’m taking. It is 4 types of different medication now. I am so...


Myths And Truths About Mental Illnesses
For those of us who suffer with mental health issues it is very common to have to face prejudice and doubt from others, who have only...


Leaving Home
It’s almost 2 am back home. I miss it. Today I left for the last time the country I called home for the past 3 years. It’s hard. It’s...


Advances In Diagnosing Mental Illnesses
The more we learn about mental illnesses (MI), the more people we discover could be suffering. The more people there are suffering from...


What About Men?!
I want to talk about men in today’s society, their changing role and what is expected of a man nowadays. Back in the days men were seen...


When Going Outside Becomes Impossible
Today was another difficult day. Actually the last two days. It wasn’t difficult in the usual way when I feel down irrespective of my...


Depression First Aid Action Plan
Having been through severe depression with self-harming and suicidal thoughts and actions, I know how important it is to have someone...


What Makes An Artist Great Is An Aching Heart
Think about it. Think about some of the most famous artists in the world and their personal lives - painters, singers, movie stars. Many...


Sharing Is Caring - Joyce And Her Story
Sharing is caring. And it is through sharing that we help people and change lives. It is important for all of us with mental health...


What If I Have Tumor In My Brain
I went to a doctor last week because I’ve been having issues hearing well. Some sounds are really loud for me, while others I can’t even...


Mental Health and Social Media
We live in the era of Her Majesty Personal Image. We share our lives publicly, we build our careers online, we are soaked in information...


When You Decide To Die
It feels like there is no point, right? You can't keep up anymore this fight... You can't even cry, all your tears are dry. Why should...
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