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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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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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…