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...
When you have PTSD and depression there is nothing more scary then being awake and alone with your thoughts in the still and...
*TRIGGER WARNING* Given the circumstances that were absolutely beyond my control, I did my absolute best in a situation that was a no-win situation,...
A brief intro about myself before we get into the nitty gritty of my story. My name is Jessica. I am 37, married...
I, like so many first responders, have been burdened, or gifted, depending on your perspective, with PTSD and depression from a career of...
I can only take so much Before I begin to explode Trigger points, panic attacks, And PTSD episodes. After facing trauma, That involves a serious threat, A person needs to heal, Until a certain threshold is...
So my first visit with my psychotherapist, how did it go? It was amazing! I was early, very...
Stockholm Syndrome -- that condition that causes hostages to develop a psychological alliance with their captors during captivity. I believe I have developed the mental health equivalent with my captor,...
Back in June I experienced something that I’ve never quite ever experienced before. It resulted in me having to take some unexpected time off...
Living with PTSD and major depressive disorder, I was shocked to learn, and unfortunately experience on a daily basis, just how numb my...
Stigma. The sound of that very word strikes anger in many of us burdened with mental health challenges. It also, unfortunately, strikes fear in...
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...