Bipolar has destroyed me. I suffer from a mental illness known as Bipolar disorder. Most people know it as the "happy and sad disorder". Most people know it as one stage you are elated, and the other, you are depressed. Yes, you are right about the "sad" being depression. But the "happy" spectrum, you aren't [...]
It Shines By: Beth Moore I’m quick to reflect on high school glory days. It’s pretty silly, seeing as how I’ve not even reached the 10-year reunion mark. Flipping through my old yearbook, I noticed one of my favorite teachers wrote “Dear Beth, calling you a delicate flower would not give justice to your violently [...]
My Big Decision Making a big change in life is always intimidating. Meaning, stuff can go wrong and by the time it does it may be too late to change your mind. My big decision was made nearly four years ago now, and it was a big decision, but one I never regretted! After years [...]
Depression wants to take my life. It wants me in the corner, away from everyone so that it can feed me lies about myself as well as others. I can't honestly say that I try to get rid of depression because it steals my motivation and my will to live. In return, I humbly submit [...]
“Give it up for adoption,” he said, waving his hands as he spoke. “I’m sure there’s options other than a traumatic surgery if you don’t want a child.” He grinned and sipped his coffee. “But really,” he continued, carelessly setting down the cup and nearly knocking it over, “I have zero say in the matter, [...]
No shame: The story of a depressed 20-something male For some inexplicable reason, I decided one day to withdraw from everything in my life. At the time, I was studying abroad at university in Bremen, Germany. Instead of going to lectures, I retreated into a cacoon of duvets and a world of fantasy limited to [...]
My name is Arslan Akhtar Ali and I am from Islamabad, Pakistan.I was having left eye ptosis by birth. My life went painful when my father started beating my mom on daily basis at that time I was only 5 years old.I started suppressing my emotions but I was unaware of the upcoming more extremely [...]
I have had high functioning depression for the vast majority of my life. I am only going to discuss the most recent battle in the war I have lived. First weeks of August 2016 I was placed in medical leave for a broken bone in my foot. Forced onto bed rest and losing my support [...]
Pain and depression keep this husband and father from doing what society's gender norms have told him he should do for his family. I live with severe depression. It is a blessing, and it is a curse. My worst enemy is my own thought process, always dragging me to hell, always telling me how worthless [...]
The Last Ride By Megan Lewis I am thirteen years-old and have just finished a soccer game. Even though I ran my heart out and assisted in the scoring of several goals, I'm unhappy with my performance. I SHOULD have tried harder, I SHOULD have run faster, in short, I SHOULD have been better. Shoulders [...]
