The first therapy session: The “must” and the “now”
It’s like at some point my emotional container got full and it overflowed. But it’s not like it’s ever emptying.
Depression
Here you will find posts about depression. Topics include the symptoms of depression, what the diagnosis involves, recommended treatment, advice and support.
The First Day of the Rest of My Life
The rest of my life as I’m at last getting more and more control of my mental illness instead of the opposite is beginning. And I’ve been waiting for a really long time.
Her or: How borderline personality disorder ruins people and relationships
This is the story of how borderline personality disorder ruined my relationship with the girl of my dreams and nearly ruined my life.
Depression: A 15 year downward spiral leading to self-destruction
My predetermined downfall as a child, a teenager and then as an adult.
World suicide prevention day: Let’s talk about suicide by Ali
September 10, 2020, was the World Suicide Prevention Day. While I have left suicidal thoughts behind — hopefully for good — the importance and the sensitivity of the topic will always keep me interested and involved. We need to talk more about suicide and understand the reason behind it better. I’ve been searching for personal …
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The Inaccuracy of Psychiatry: Misdiagnosis
I have always said that I’ve been living my life in 0s and 1s. That was long before I realized I was bipolar and borderline. Since I turned 16, it has been challenging for me to isolate any pure happiness periods in my life. But even when I sought expert help, we got most of …