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My most successful failures

As a heterosexual, white male (6’8”, 285lbs - give or take 15 lbs. either way), I’ve lived a privileged life. I’ve thrived professionally for...

Oct 14, 2020

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OCD and my mind

OCD is like a constant voice and thought in your head making you think and believe that you are a terrible person. It makes you think the worst about...

Aug 19, 2020

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I’m not sorry and I shouldn’t have to be

I thought the most difficult part about having a mental illness would be telling people I had a mental illness. I was wrong....

Jul 15, 2020

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The breaking was not beautiful

A brief intro about myself before we get into the nitty gritty of my story. My name is Jessica. I am 37, married...

Jul 1, 2020

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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...

Sep 25, 2019

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Born this way

I was born sick. On May 15th, 1992, my lifelong journey with anxiety began. My parents knew nearly right away that something was not right. Doctors, nurses, specialists all said...

May 29, 2019

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OCD and me

My OCD began to develop at the age of seven, around the time of my Grandma's death. I have been very lucky with my upbringing as I have a...

Oct 31, 2018

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Obsessive Compulsive Dramatic

My struggle with mental illness began at the age of nine. My first debilitating affliction was with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. People often mischaracterize...

Aug 1, 2018

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My imaginary friend

Having an imaginary friend is all part of growing up. Many children go one step beyond pretend play by creating a special and invisible friend. They may be a...

Oct 18, 2017

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The earthquake only you can feel

Ever since I was a kid, I felt like there was something different about me from others. I was the oddball in class...

Apr 18, 2017

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My journey to rock bottom and back

My name is Amanda and I am a 34 year-old mentally chill women. I have been given several diagnoses including Bi-polar type 2,...

Aug 22, 2016

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Blogging for OCD

I didn't know that I had OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) until a few months back when I was doing a research study on mental disorders amongst teenagers. All the...

May 11, 2016