What it’s Like Living with Anxiety
When I woke up this morning, I thought “today is going to be like any other day.” And for the most part, it has been. Except during my lunch break, I decided to put together a list of what I … Continued
Why I Have No Real Reason to be Depressed
For many of us who suffer from depression, we have no “real reason” to be depressed. We’re not living in poverty, our homes may not be broken and we have a world of opportunities at our fingertips. So why are … Continued
TWLOHA Matters. My Story Matters. I Matter.
Today, To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) turns eight. I first learned about TWLOHA on Myspace. I think the year was 2007. I learned about TWLOHA at a time when I felt alone, lost, discouraged and hopeless. My life … Continued
Get me out. I’m stuck.
It’s been awhile since I’ve felt this way. For anyone that’s read my blog, you know that I’ve suffered from depression and anxiety as well as struggled with self-injury (cutting) and suicidal thoughts. Although all of that’s “behind me” (it’s … Continued
Broken and Bruised
I’ve been struggling with eating issues since I was 13. I was never diagnosed with an eating disorder since there are so many medical factors that go into the diagnosis. But that’s not to say I haven’t struggled. Sometimes I … Continued
May 7, 2007: The Day I Stopped Cutting
I don’t think I ever consciously made the decision to stop cutting. I think it just happened. One day I cut myself. The next day I didn’t. And the day after that I didn’t. After a month of not cutting, … Continued