*I'm talking about the afterword of the book "Beautiful Boy" by David Sheff, so... yes, that would be a spoiler.* Odd enough, one of the things that will stick with me most from "Beautiful Boy" is a part of the story that isn't even mentioned until the afterword. Through years of addiction, [...]
Tell me something boy Aren't you tired tryin' to fill that void? Or do you need more Ain't it hard keepin' it so hardcore? I recently watched "A Star is Born." I did not expect his movie to have such a heavy mental health component, but it certainly showed how a main [...]
"Brain on Fire" is a film based on Susannah Cahalan's memoir "Brain on Fire." *SPOILERS* This movie is worth watching. Please watch it or read the book before reading this post! Issues the movie highlights: Patient issues not being taken seriously: For a significant portion of the movie, the doctors simply thought [...]
When I was younger, I was OPTIMISTIC about my future. I mean... REALLY FREAKING HAPPY 'BOUT IT. Like... ECSTATIC TO BE AN ADULT & LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER. THE END. BUT, life is NOT like that... The struggle is not one evil queen or magical man. The struggle is not fought once and then [...]
On some days, it is rough... REALLY, REALLY rough. Other days feel like being ON TOP OF THE WORLD. Going back and forth between the two extremes can be exhausting. Some days you feel like THE SHIT!! Other days, you feel like SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIT. Back and forth... and [...]
What I want in life: This... an adorable puppy. Omg. Yes, please. 2. A really, really good cry... and a hug. Not cry TOO much, though... 3. Stress management & self-care... learn HOW to RELAXXX... 4. A "don't give up" attitude, despite everything. 5. Some wisdom & wonderful advice. [...]
Inside Out. That is how I feel... as if my emotions are battling with each other for control over my mind... like joy, sadness, anger and disgust are all fighting for exclusive control... Well, I've had enough. I'm taking control, now. Bipolar will have to take a step BACK, because this is MY mind, [...]
So... once upon a time, there was this girl. This girl is not the typical character with one "tragic flaw". Oh, no... This girl is pretty much the entire DSM-5 within a single human body. Personality disorder? CHECK. Mood disorder? Yes, please! Anxiety disorder? The cherry [...]
Tell someone that they should be ashamed of themselves... that they are monsters, that they are sick, that they are broken, and eventually they will believe it... They may even change... & turn into someone that they cannot even recognize... The pain is overwhelming & isolation only makes it [...]
The Calculating Mind 