Dependent and Independent – I am Both
I remember one of the first times my Master and I had a conversation, and I tried to make him understand what kind of a person I was. “I am a strong and independent...
Tagged: mental health
Dissociative Identity Disorder and Gender Identity
Most people do not struggle with their gender identity and they feel like their body represents the gender they emotionally connect to. Others suffer from gender dysphoria or they are questioning their gender. They...
Truth or Lie – Trauma and the Fear of Being a Liar
CW: mention of trauma (no details though) I have been struggling lately. As many of you know, I don’t really share those kinds of things on social media, publish long emotional posts on social...
The Dangers of Psychiatry – An Opinion
CW/TW: mention of violence, medication, self-harm, suicidality It is close to the end of Mental Health Awareness month. This month is focused on spreading information about the importance of mental health and to fight...
All the Drugs in this World Won’t Save Her from Herself
Something is cold and blank behind her smile No one really knows me. You, dear reader, might think that you have a good idea of who I am because I am so open about...
Body Love: S is for Scars
CW: mention of self-harm and self-harm scars I wonder if it is possible to have an adult body free of scars? Most kids have small accidents leaving them with faint scars even later in...
When Your Parent is An Addict
CW/TW: Mention of drugs, general mention of abuse Addiction is an illness. I don’t believe that people who are addicts are bad or weak people. They need help to overcome an unhealthy coping strategy....
Functioning with Stress
Stress is a sneaky bastard. You often don’t even realize when things start to stress you out. Suddenly there it is. You have reached the tipping point. You become nervous, can’t focus properly anymore...
Self-Sabotage
CW: mention of self-harm but no violent descriptions Self-sabotage sounds like a silly concept. Why would anyone choose to sabotage their own chances of success and well-being? It is not about making mistakes, everyone...
Some Thoughts …
I don’t take sides in conflict that isn’t mine. I often take a mediator role, or one where I am trying to stay supportive of people’s feelings, while not really expressing my opinion on...
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