I’m back! After being away for almost two years, I’m ready to get back to talking about mental health. I’d like to post at least twice a month, but realistically (and knowing my limitations) it’s most likely going to be monthly. I hope you’ll join me again. Have a safe and healthy New Year!
Category: General mental health
Topics involved in mental health in any capacity
My Inpatient Stay (Part 4)
Six days into my inpatient stay, my psychiatrist walked into my room and asked how I was feeling. I told him that I felt great and was very positive about the future (both true). “Well then I think it’s time for you to go home”, he said. When I asked him when, he said, “today”. […]
You Could Save a Life
I was planning for my next post to be about how I’m feeling after I left my inpatient stay, but after the deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, I felt compelled to write about a different topic: suicide. Many people are at a loss as to how they can help others that are going […]
My Inpatient Stay (Part 3)
My last post ( http://bit.ly/Inptpart2 ) left off where I was taken to my room on the psych ward at the hospital. They woke me up around 6am to draw blood and again at 6:30 to take my vitals. As soon as I got out of bed I began dry heaving (as usual). After I […]
My Inpatient Stay (Part 2)
In my last post, I left off where I was headed to the emergency room. (Click here http://bit.ly/Inptpart1 to read Part 1) My mother was driving and I was both relieved and terrified. A small part of me was relieved because I would finally get the help I desperately needed, but I was also petrified because […]
My Inpatient Stay (Part 1)
Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, I thought this would be the perfect time to get back to blogging. To be honest, the last several months have been pure hell for me. It started with feeling a little more “bummed” than usual and my energy levels were dropping. I kept blowing it off […]
The Pharmacist on Mental Health 