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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...


Mode: Self-Destruct
I’m back on self destruct mode. I am back to bad habits, to putting myself in dangerous situations, to cutting myself. I started drinking...


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...


Depressed Doesn't Mean Weak
I was doing my things when I remembered a painful memory. I lost someone I considered a true friend because she couldn’t accept that I...


Nightmares In My Sleep, Tribulations In My Head
NOTE: If you are not in a good place and don't feel well, don't read this post - it might bring you down. It’s 4 am and I’m nowhere near...


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...


Sharing Is Caring: Ruby's Monochrome Rainbows
Last month I started a series of posts called Sharing Is Caring (check it out) Why? Because it is important for all of us with mental...


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...
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