“Borderline personality disorder is often misdiagnosed as bipolar disorder, leading to ineffective treatment and unnecessary suffering. If you believe you … More
Tag: Bipolar DIsorder
Regarding Stigma and Addiction
I have been researching a lot lately about addiction and recovery as I have come to realize that most of … More
A Skipping Stone–a free verse poem and some thoughts
It’s not turning out the way I hoped it would. Maybe it’s time for a reality check. The realities, the … More
The Fabric of Me
The fabric of me is nothing you can see with the naked eye. The fabric of me was woven before … More
Stigma: The Thorn in My Side
Since I was a young child there was a thorn in my side–a thorn in my flesh that penetrated deep … More
I’m Not the Calm in the Storm
I am currently employed at an alternative school for special needs children. At first, I thought this was an excellent … More
Missing Puzzle Pieces
Living with a mental illness most of my life, forced me to pretend. I became a great actor, masquerading and … More
My Dear Old Friend
You use to help me when I needed you the most. Dependable. Reliable. Confident. Creative. Sharp. Quick with the wit. … More
My Healing Heart – Words and Poems From the Past and Today
Because I am finishing the last chapter of my memoir, I ‘ve had to revisit that dreadful day on February … More
B4 Stage 4 – The Four Stages of Mental Illness
1 in 5 American adults will have a diagnosable mental health condition in any given year. When mental illness is … More
