A person who knows their value is a powerful being. Â Trust me, I know how hard this can be at times. Â For years, I could not look in the mirror without criticizing everything in my reflection. Â Day by day, I learned to talk to myself like I would to anyone one else in need. Â I … Continue reading 45 Self-Love Quotes
Self-harm is an emotional, and misunderstood topic. It is difficult to comprehend the logic behind people inflicting intentional pain on themselves. It is part of the struggle for many people suffering from mental illness. Self-harm is not commonly done with the intentions of committing suicide. More so, as a way to release internal pain. You are thinking, Isn’t that backwards? Inflicting pain to reduce it?
Continue reading “An Artistic Alternative To Self-Harm: Creating Instead of Cutting”We are expected to withhold our truth to protect ourselves from judgement. Trust me I have been there. I used to wear a mask like the Queen of the masquerade ball, but it only kept me from acknowledging my mental illness. The mask you wear to fit society’s standard guidelines is not protecting you, it is preventing you from living an authentic life. Revealing your mental illness is not easy, and for some it seems impossible, however, it is necessary to live the life you deserve. Continue reading “Removing The Mask and Revealing Your Mental Illness”
When you are open about your mental health condition, you get asked some interesting questions. In this post I reveal some of the questions I have received that are not only bizarre, but a great reminder of the extreme stigma and ignorance we face in society.
8 Bizarre Question People Have Asked About Living With Bipolar 2 Disorder…
Question: “Do you like have multiple personalities? Â If so, can you name them?”
My Answer: “Yes, I have four. Â Please-Refrain-From-Speaking.”
It was clear this girl was waiting to ask this question through the whole seminar, and even though I observed her friend making wide eyes at her as she raised her hand, home girl could not resist. There is a difference between personality disorder and bipolar. Â Do not lump all mental illnesses into one. Â As if…
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