When I was diagnosed with bipolar 2 disorder, the hardest part wasn’t hearing the diagnosis itself, it was the pressure to believe I was somehow defective. I’d been taught that people with bipolar were monsters and deranged, and this myth fogged my self-perception for years. Society programs us to see mental illness as a defect, … Continue reading Poetry About Mental Illness Shattering Stigma Through Art
Ghosting. We’ve all heard about it, and many of us, if not majority, have experienced it. You text, but they do not respond. What is Ghosting? Ghosting is a newer term used mainly in the dating world to describe when someone abruptly cuts off all contact without any explanation. You might be going out with … Continue reading How Ghosting Affects Our Mental Health
Want To Create and Grow Your Mental Health Instagram In 2024? Here’s How To Do It Continue reading Want To Start A Mental Health Instagram In 2024? Here’s How To Do It
Written by Hannah Blum One of the most stigmatized mental illnesses is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). So many people feel alone on their journey living with BPD, but today there is a way for us to connect through social media. Here are some amazing accounts spreading awareness about BPD on Instagram. Share this post today … Continue reading 10 Borderline Personality Disorder Instagram Accounts To Follow
Written by Hannah Blum, author of Oh Mind, Where Have You Gone Today? Addiction is something that is heavily shamed in society. Why? I struggle to find that answer myself. We live in a culture that is alcohol-obsessed. When people think about having a good time, alcohol is usually the foundation. Fun=Booze. Whether it be … Continue reading 12 Addiction Recovery Instagram Accounts You Should Follow
Written by Hannah Blum, author of The Truth About Broken: The Unfixed Version of Self-Love It’s the topic we are afraid to talk about, but when it comes to the mental health conversation, it’s the number one thing we should be recognizing. We left one group of people out of the discussion, people with mental illness. The … Continue reading The Wellness Movement’s Shaming of People With Mental Illness
Written by Hannah Blum, author of The Truth About Broken: The Unfixed Version of Self-Love As someone living with bipolar I want to share a letter I wrote to the world. Included is a piece of artwork by one of the most well-known artists of modern-day, Donna Adi. Dear World, My name is Hannah. I am … Continue reading A Letter To The World From A Girl With Bipolar
Written by Hannah Blum, author of The Truth About Broken: The Unfixed Version of Self-Love Mental health and wellness blogs are becoming more and more popular. Many people are looking to share their experience living with mental illness and for ways to open up the conversation online. I have been receiving a lot of questions … Continue reading Tips for Starting and Creating Content for a Mental Health Blog
Written by Hannah Blum, author of The Truth About Broken: The Unfixed Version of Self-Love Eight years ago I posted a picture on FaceBook of me laughing in a beautiful white dress at a Spring Festival. I received tons of likes and comments about how beautiful it was and how happy I looked. Someone even … Continue reading 5 Signs That Social Media Is Affecting Your Mental Health & What To Do About It
Written by Hannah Blum, author of The Truth About Broken: The Unfixed Version of Self-Love. Social media has its pros and cons, but one primary reason I love it is that it’s become a platform for mental health accounts to flourish. If you’ve followed my blog, you know that Instagram is my favorite, no offense … Continue reading Best Mental Health Instagram Accounts to Follow
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