If you have been formally diagnosed with a mental illness, I am sure you have heard about the importance of self-care. Most of us can repeat them of the top of our mind like the Pledge of Allegiance. It is these set of “rules” to live by to keep your disorder from spiraling completely out … Continue reading Illusion of Self-care
I am not my disorder
Funerals and Mental Illness
This week's submission to Stigmama When you have a mental illness is like perpetually being at a wake for a funeral. I am sure many you are scratching your heads because you cannot fathom how the two are alike. Trust me. It makes a lot of sense. If you having ever been a part of … Continue reading Funerals and Mental Illness
The Awkward Duckling
This weeks post for Bipolar Parenting Project I have always been socially awkward. Shy if you prefer a nicer term I guess. I have always been to the point where I become horribly anxious. The idea of socializing with a room full of strangers makes me sweat and nauseous. Ironically, if you put me up … Continue reading The Awkward Duckling
Lauren Kocher 