“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
Mental health at an all-time low
Amy Ruble shares how new responsibilities at work caused burnout and how that contributed to her anxiety and depression.
How I built my resilience to reduce anxiety during the summer of 2020
Risa shares the five elements she used to get through the Summer of 2020 (COVID-19) with the resilience needed to reduce her anxiety.
An unusual coping strategy :: how philosophy helped me with depression
Elspeth falls again into depression after a tough winter. This time, her usual coping strategies don’t work. So she goes back to her favourite study as a teenager.
My journey with depression and OCD
Over 1 year, Renée’s mom died, she came out as queer, lost her job, and started deconstructing her faith. She became overwhelmed with depression and obsessed with life events. It would take hearing a comedian for her to finally understand what was going on.
Bipolar disorder :: two decades of untreated madness
Deb went through two decades of madness before she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. This is her story.
