You are not alone: an interview about renewed connection

21 Oct 2012 8 Comments
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by Superheroin addiction, lifestyle, mother, PTSD, suicide

 

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The interviewee wished to remain anonymous.

Interview/written by: Trish

I have a feeling this woman “belongs” everywhere she goes.  I see people around us wanting to know her, talk to her, be around her.

But as we exchange emails over a span of a couple of months and I listen to her story, I can tell it hasn’t always been that way.
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Just because I have disorders doesn’t mean I can’t have fun!

08 Apr 2012 11 Comments
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by Superheroin bipolar, brother, lifestyle, mother

 

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 Written by: Brenda Nikkel

A different approach at looking at mental illness

I have decided to undertake a different approach to living with a mental illness such as bipolar disorder. Although being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and for that matter two other disorders I must allow myself to have some fun with my family, friends and most importantly myself.  That is not to say that I take my illnesses lightly.  However, laughter and a good sense of humour are good for me and play a huge role in my healing process.  I am confident that you will be able to relate to what I have to say.
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My story: parents with depression

23 Oct 2011 6 Comments
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by Superheroin depression, father, mother, suicide

 

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Written by Chantal

I’m writing today to discuss what it was like to have mentally ill parents, both my Mom and Dad suffered from depression,  both very differently.

Growing up, I honestly didn’t see anything abnormal, or different about either of my parents. I had a very happy childhood, with so many happy memories.

My Dad treated me like his little tomboy. I spent lots of time watching my Dad work on cars and doing fixes to other things. He always took the time to explain what he was doing, never shooed me away, even let me help sometimes. He was the one to make sure I did my studies, quizzed me for tests and helped with any major school projects. He didn’t say “I love you” but you always felt it.

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Does it run in the family?

15 May 2011 0 Comments
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by Superheroin anxiety & fear, depression, mother, sister

 

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Written by LSZ

I look back and wonder if mental illness is somehow contagious? I know the answer is no way, but you have to wonder sometimes especially when it hits your mother, your sister and yourself.

My mother had to go on anti depressants late in life, also pills for panic attacks. It wasn’t until she retired did she show signs. She had worked all her life, and retirement meant being at home alone, she wanted to try if for a year before my Dad retired. I don’t think she was comfortable being by herself all day. She slowly started to worry about everything, she slowly started to lose interest in her hobbies of knitting and sewing, she slowly lost interest in doing a lot of things that were her normal everyday existence.

I was at home visiting when Mom had her first big panic attack, scared everyone, you almost think they are having a heart attack. Off to emergency we went; I drove, Dad helped Mom calm down. That was the beginning of months of Dr. appointments and trying different prescriptions.
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