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Mental illness does not define me
“It’s my fault” is what I say to myself. My oldest son, almost nine, was diagnosed with two types of anxiety disorders two...
No longer alone with my secret
I have always cried for no reason, felt sad for no reason and generally been unhappy. I thought it was because I was the...
I am proof
Hello my name is Heidi , and I am a mental health advocate. I have dealt with mental health issues most of my life, starting as a teenager. Starting in...
Depression is a powerful sucker
It was only a few short years ago, but I can honestly say that everything I’ve done, and everything I am today, is...
Raw and Open: The Downfalls of a Temporary Psychiatrist
So I am just over three weeks into a new med called Elavil, and although I...
Raw and Open: Depression and Medical Marijuana
Many people experience depression and often try to treat it with anti-depressants or other related medications....
Raw and Open: Depression and Medical Marijuana
Many people experience depression and often try to treat it with anti-depressants or other related medications....
The new normal
My Name is Sam and I thought it would be a good idea to share my story even if it’s just starting. I’m 41 and at the end of last...
Panic over manic
I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder about 35 years ago. I have been able to manage it with a small amount of medication and psychiatric support. I was very proud...
Comfort in a lonely time
I write to share a recent experience which shows how strong the mental health stigma continues to be, even in a national medical...
Battling the demons everyday
There’s no hiding the fact that physically I’m very weak. Confined to a power wheelchair as a result of Muscular Dystrophy, there’s not...
My triggers, my saviours
These are my triggers, but these are my saviours. We have Churchill to thank for his reminder that “attitude is a little thing...
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