Category Archives: suicide
Teetering Too Close to Depression
It’s been a rough one my friends. I am really hurting, horrible headache and emotions are all on the down side today. I would be lying if I didn’t tell you that I am downright sad and miserable. Feeling icky … Continue reading
Filed under chronic pain, depression, headaches, pain, ramblings, suicide
The Face of Mental Illness
It’s me. It’s you. It’s your neighbor. Your mother, your brother, your best friend. It can be any of us and all of us. I sit here today feeling somehow less of a person because of my challenges. Fighting … Continue reading
Filed under Activism, anxiety, Blogging, depression, fibromyalgia, headaches, pain, stigma, suicide
Veteran’s Day Sentiment
I am a sentimental girl, surprised? And, I have always been in awe of the military. My brother was in military school as a teenager and I remember going up on the weekends to visit, or looking on at an … Continue reading
PTSD, The Military, and Then There’s Me
As we are approaching Veteran’s Day, and last night’s #mhsm Mental Health and Social Media Chat on Twitter was focused on PTSD and the military, my thoughts are turning to living life with this diagnosis. Personally, my experience with PTSD … Continue reading
It’s About You: World Suicide Prevention Day
It’s arrived, it’s World Suicide Prevention Day, and I’m glad, I’m pleased. It’s a good thing that so many organizations are making a big deal out of this important topic. It matters. All of the efforts matter. Your participation matters. … Continue reading
Filed under anxiety, chronic pain, depression, PTSD, stigma, suicide









