Mental-Health
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Breaking Down the Stigma: Unveiling the Person Behind the BPD Diagnosis
In the world of mental health, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) often carries a heavy burden of stigma. Individuals diagnosed with BPD not only struggle with the challenges of their condition but also face harsh judgments and misconceptions from others. This stigma can be isolating, hurtful, and damaging, overshadowing the person…
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Meds and Emotions
Navigating the turbulent waters of mental illness,A love-hate relationship with medication, a complex abyss.Pills and potions, a daily routine,A lifeline or a burden, a constant scene. Love, for the relief they bring,Easing the storm that mental illness can fling.A sense of stability, a calm within,Medication’s embrace, a welcomed kin. Hate,…
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Isolation
In the shadows of my mind, a darkness looms,Depression’s grip, like heavy fumes.Self-isolating, a lonely state,In the depths of despair, I hesitate. Alone in a crowded room, a heart adrift,Waves of sadness, a heavy rift.Isolated from the world outside,In solitude’s embrace, I hide. The weight of loneliness, a burden heavy,Invisible…
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Quicksand
In the depths of despair, a battle waged,A soul sinking in the quicksand, caged.Depression’s grip, a heavy weight,Dragging me down, sealing my fate. Work stress looming, a job at risk,The fear of failure, a dark abyss.Brother’s departure, a painful blow,Sister’s absence, a lonely echo. Son’s journey to residential care,Autism’s challenges,…
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Respite Adventures: A New Chapter Begins for My Son
Today my son started respite care. This means that twice a week, Monday and Wednesday, for an hour and half, my son goes out into the community with his worker Justin. This not only gets my son out and about and helps them work on his life skills, but it…
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Autism Uncensored
My son has severe autism and is non-verbal. He is now ten-years-old. He has been on some adventures let me tell you! When I try to tell people the “Many Adventures of SJ” people can never believe the things I tell them. I always say some day I will write…
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Silent No More
Having Borderline Personality Disorder has really changed my life. Having the diagnosis and knowing why I am the way I am helps, and it helps to learn how to cope with it now that I know what it is called. It has its downfalls though. Since getting my diagnosis, people…
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Life with BPD
Navigating life with Borderline Personality Disorder,A journey of highs and lows, of emotions stirred.The relief of a diagnosis, a name for what I feel,But with it, a wave of fear, the unknown surreal. To finally have clarity, to understand the why,Relief washes over, like a gentle sigh.No longer lost in…
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The Cut is Deep
The cut is deep, but the pain is deeper,I am sitting alone with just this paper.Words escape me, emotions overflow,Ink stains the page, a silent echo. Each letter a sigh, each line a tear,A soul laid bare, a heart held dear.The paper listens, a silent confidante,Absorbing my sorrow, my unspoken…
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Navigating the Complexities of Mental Health Services: A Mother’s Battle for her Son’s Autism Care
As a mother, there is no greater priority than ensuring the well-being and happiness of your child. When faced with the challenges of accessing mental health services for a child with autism, the journey can be filled with frustration, heartache, and a sense of helplessness. In this blog post, I…