I realize this response is quite late to the original post, but preach! Doctors are certainly experts in their fields but they also are trying to understand something within your mind! You must be willing to be active in your diagnosis in order to get the best treatment possible. The doctor can only know as much as you tell them, so be open with…[Read more]

I like this! I have experienced something similar lately, with it feeling like the other person does not put in equal efforts into a friendship. No need to blame that person, in most cases they mean in harm to you. They are likely simply trying to figure stuff out themselves, and this may be clearest in their lack of communication with you. If you…[Read more]

In my experience at least, I’ve found it is almost impossible to depend on a significant other for all of your needs. Though in todays world it can feel like it is something to be expected, I think the expectation is often set too high for any on individual to meet. When I have been down or upset over something and could not find resolution for it…[Read more]

It certainly is nice being able to relate with someone else about your own mental health issues, especially when they are in your family. But my own family has a hard time viewing the issues of mental health as a serious matter. Often the approach that is taken when I appear sad or frustrated for seemingly no reason is being told to eat something…[Read more]