Category: Myths Exposed

Introduction- A Death Wish; Nice Long Trial of Suicide Posts.

I am ready to die. But I know it is not my time; I am here, I have knowledge and I think it may one day, I hope, help others. I am not looking for attention. I truly hope to help. So until the day that I cannot take the hurt, abandonment, misunderstandings of how … Continue reading Introduction- A Death Wish; Nice Long Trial of Suicide Posts.

The Denial of Mental Illness(es) With Very Hurtful & Unrelated Thoughts

I often wonder how anyone would be ashamed of the scars left from self injury? I am proud of mine- work in progress since age 4 and while I am not a supporter of self harm, I would never suggest anyone engaging in it, it has sadly been a huge part of my life and … Continue reading The Denial of Mental Illness(es) With Very Hurtful & Unrelated Thoughts

-Borderline Personality Disorder- The 4 Differing Groups or Types. Not all people with BPD Are The Same- Please Try to Understand Us-

This doctor, Dr. Fox, is a mental health professional and specialist, especially regarding Borderline Personality Disorder. He speaks with RESPECT & KINDNESS towards those of us who suffer... He is VERY understanding, compassion and intelligence about borderline and those of us who suffer from the disorder. He also is great at trying to explain BPD … Continue reading -Borderline Personality Disorder- The 4 Differing Groups or Types. Not all people with BPD Are The Same- Please Try to Understand Us-

Scientifically Proven! The Human Brain Responds to LEARNING In The Same Manner As it Reacts to Taking Drugs

Not a post related directly to my mental illness, but rather my passion for learning. Interesting, I thought. It also makes me love learning and education even more. SO here goes a repost. A new study by researchers at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business has found that information acts on the brain's dopamine-producing reward … Continue reading Scientifically Proven! The Human Brain Responds to LEARNING In The Same Manner As it Reacts to Taking Drugs

Sad, but Anger Protects Me: A Post on Relationships and the Myth of Mental Illness and Lack of Intelligence

I think it is amazing that people can "accept" (as much as they can) that I have issues controlling my anger when I am hurt; yet, when things are hard for them, my mental health is supposed to magically get better and my reactive behaviors of course are supposed to cease.  I am very well … Continue reading Sad, but Anger Protects Me: A Post on Relationships and the Myth of Mental Illness and Lack of Intelligence