Mental-Health
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Bearing the Burden of Loss: Navigating Grief, Family Dynamics, and Resilience
In the aftermath of our mother’s passing, a whirlwind of grief and responsibility swept through my life, leaving me grappling with the weight of loss and the burden of managing her affairs. The immediacy of my sister’s demands, mere days after our mother’s death, for the swift sale and emptying…
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Sisters: Navigating Toxic Sisterhood
Sisters. The very word evokes images of camaraderie, shared secrets, and a bond that transcends time. Yet, for me, this sisterly bond has been marred by a tumultuous dynamic that goes beyond mere sibling squabbles. Since the early days of my childhood, it has often felt like my life has…
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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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Journey Through the Depths: Navigating Life with BPD
In the labyrinth of my mind, a dance unfolds,BPD’s intricate steps, a story untold.Emotions like wildfire, raging strong,In the depths of my soul, where I belong. A rollercoaster ride, highs and lows,BPD’s stormy seas, a tempest that grows.Intense and passionate, a heart that yearns,In the depths of my being, the…
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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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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…