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What I call an ‘almost’: My first visit with my psychotherapist
So my first visit with my psychotherapist, how did it go? It was amazing! I was early, very...
Hitting Rock Bottom – How I Recovered From Addiction
“You’re just a drug addict. There is no hope. There is nothing left to live for....
How my misconceptions about suicide changed
I’ve dealt with Major Depressive Disorder since my late teens. I am now going on 27 and...
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...
Looking for answers
It was in November 2017 when everything in my life came crashing down around me. When my world went dark, it was like a light switch being flicked off....
Dear depression, it’s over
It's been a long 21 years. I can't say I'm going to miss you. You had my full attention. We met 21 years ago when I...
Disappointment is a side effect of depression
I usually have no issues sharing my story. At least in person, I don’t. Writing it...
I am winning
I was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) when I was 17 years old (2008). I had always been very shy; I had always been scared to try new...
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...
Like a Phoenix from the Ashes
My story of struggle and mental health issues is nothing short of long and complex. I suppose it all began at age 9...
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