Having a Moment

These frustrating moments come and go. From financial concerns to womanhood, you just get frustrated at many things and then beat yourself up for being frustrated. It’s a horrible, stupid cycle.

Men(tal) Health

Men and women need to pay attention to their mental health. How

Hard Days Living with Bipolar Disorder

I haven’t had the best few weeks or maybe even months. Someone told me that tomorrow is Worldwide Bipolar Disorder Day and I don’t think that this post would be appropriate for that day because it’s not a very happy blog.   For many years, I have been doing everything to better myself as a person. 

Tales from the Psych Ward (Part One)

Back Again Okay, 12 years ago, I had to go to Southern Maryland Hospital for getting extremely triggered by my father and cutting the tendons in my hand. I talked about it a little in The Story of My Mental Illness. Well, I found myself back at the same hospital although it is now Medstar Southern

New Meds …. Who Dis?

New meds can make you feel better but they are not a cure all. Medication, therapy, and other forms of therapy are still needed. Sometimes your emotions can overtake the meds and all the therapy you have gotten.

Why I Share My Stories

We have to erase the stigma of mental illness and become transparent, not just for ourselves, but for those we love that might be struggling as well.

Since Everyone is Talking About Ye!

What did Ye do and why am I writing about it? Well, I will never stop talking about mental health and one day people will listen.

My Impromptu Therapy Session at the Gym

As I have said previously, I love my little gym. I feel that my downfall of three years (the gym was closed due to COVID) was due to me not seeing my little family at the gym and talking a lot of shit. The first time I was contemplating going to the gym while my

Hear Me Out

Just a dumb thought I had while sitting outside this morning waiting for my dog.

My Suicidal and Homicidal Ideation

Suicidal and homicidal and homicidal ideation are real. What is causing it for me and how am I working with professionals to get better and DO better?