“This was the first time I told my story for everyone to hear. My story wasn’t an in depth depiction of my situation but sharing some of my fears for all felt good. Also, seeing that many people share the same feelings as I do was comforting that I am not alone. I always knew I wasn’t alone, however the stories on this blog site is like group therapy. Being that I do not always do well in groups, this site is a refreshing alternative. Having accepted my mental illness, I carry on the best I can. I will continue visiting this site to gain further insight from real life experiences by Trish and her Guest Bloggers.” ~ JL
How I learned how to stop being afraid of my feelings
Being terrified of your feelings is part of the Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) pathology. Now in recovery from BPD, Dee Chan shares her experience with this fear and what she did to overcome it.
Finding my way through grief
After falling in love with a man with bipolar, Wrae finds herself having to work through the grief of his completing suicide.
Why I decided to go back into therapy
Dee Chan shares that though she feels her borderline personality disorder (BPD) is in remission, a triggering event has her going back to therapy for suicide ideation.
The toll OCD takes
I haven’t felt I was worthy enough sharing the darker sides of my OCD (namely the effect it has on me) and the fact that since my last article, I haven’t gotten any better. As my OCD takes a much tighter hold on me, though, I find the need to be honest—honest about my frustration and my pain, so you can be honest about yours. One of the most powerful things for me is the solace found in knowing you have allies when you feel lost and helpless—when you feel out of control.
~ Shana Herron
The whistling cure
I know it sounds crazy to think of whistling as a cure for anxiety and depression, but let me explain.
