So much of grief is learning how to integrate our shadow selves into the rest of us.
I Didn’t ‘Overidentify’ With My Mental Illness. I Was Grieving.
Tag: mental illness recovery
I was misdiagnosed as bipolar for 6 years. I’m only now getting my life back.
Some people have the impression that once a mentally ill person seeks out help, it's only a matter of time before things get better. But that's not always true.
I’m Not Settling For ‘Good Enough,’ And Your Psychiatrist Shouldn’t Either
Sometimes we forget that there's more to life than just being okay.
An Open Letter To My Teenage Self (Before You Try To End Your Life)
You will know what it's like to be in awe of yourself, startled but not afraid.
Let’s Talk About Self-Sabotage.
Being happy makes me a little crazy. And if you've ever thought you were the only one, I assure you – it's actually a really common thing.
Please Keep Inviting Me To Brunch
Even when depression keeps me in bed. Even when anxiety has me bailing at the last second. Please don't give up on me.
Mental Illness Doesn’t Care How Good You Are
The unspoken truth: There is a particular kind of agony that comes with the realization that you could be good in every way, and mental illness will still chew you up and spit you back out.
How Mental Illness Changed the Way I Feel About Birthdays
Celebrating the fact that you exist can seem so asinine when you wish that you didn't.
Walk, Don’t Run: 4 Things that Mental Illness Recovery Taught Me
Working through bipolar disorder was not what I expected - but I'm grateful for what I learned.
