Lack of money causes major delays for mental health support
Robert was suicidal as he struggled with stress and betrayal. He knew he needed immediate help. He was forced to wait months, left to cope on his own and fighting for his need for therapy.
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Sex addiction :: craving what you fear most
Raksha used sex to escape her depressive thoughts, to the point it almost killed her. A geographical cure and coping mechanisms have helped her through her recovery.
Rules for coming home from an inpatient visit with schizoaffective disorder
After two episodes of psychosis without any warning, and their first priority was their kids being in an environment that was safe for them, Brad and his wife came up with a list of measurable things that could represent his mental instability and would require him leaving the house and getting help.
Major depressive disorder & shame :: why honesty matters
Genevieve felt so much shame around her depression, self-harm and suicidal ideation because she felt she should be able to deal with it alone. It took telling professionals and her family to get the help she needed.
Depression, suicide, and a second chance
Spartan shares his story of loss over his father; the downward spiral of depression and how that has impacted his life. He finds recovery is Jiu-Jitsu.
Maneuvering through anxiety and depression with an unsupportive family
Jo Clutton maneuvers through 30 years of depression with an unsupportive family. It took a medication crisis to start her road to recovery and enable her to make the decision to distance herself from her remaining family members.
The heatwave and other stories :: summer 2018
Iris shares her story of depression and suicide ideation and how she got help.