My bipolar journey… so far (part I)
A woman describes the episode that brought her and her mental health team to the realization that she has Bipolar Disorder in Part I of this 2 part series.
depression
The red journey :: we’re never going to survive unless we get a little bit crazy
Ane Axford highlights Jung’s The Red Book & how her own depression, once embraced, allowed her to integrate the darkness of her subconscious into her being.
My 16 year battle with self harm part II
Part II of a 2 part series: a woman who continues to self-harm without understanding why, only the need to relieve the pain and feel in control.
How to escape the ‘ill’ and become mentally brilliant
Dave Ursillo examines the “mentally ill” label through his past experience with depression and anxiety and proposes we use mentally brilliant instead.
Does it run in the family?
LSZ explores the question “is mental illness hereditary?” as she writes about how her Mom and Sister both experience mental health issues.
Chemical imbalance
LSZ writes about her experiences with anxiety and depression throughout her life and her denial to get help. Eventually she turns to medication.
Full circle
A man writes about his life-changing experience that drives him into depression and his journey coming out the other side.