Daily Archives: April 23, 2016

Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of instability and hypersensitivity in interpersonal relationships, instability in self-image, extreme mood fluctuations, and impulsivity. Diagnosis is by clinical criteria. Treatment is with psychotherapy and drugs. Patients with borderline personality disorder … Continue reading

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Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorders are characterized by episodes of mania and depression, which may alternate, although many patients have a predominance of one or the other. Exact cause is unknown, but heredity, changes in the level of brain neurotransmitters, and psycho social … Continue reading

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I can clearly SEE

To lie awake each night Body aching Yearning Almost screaming for rest But how can I drift away Softly slip into slumber When my thoughts run wild and free The night has become the dawn for my imagination The stars … Continue reading

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Mental Health Awareness Quotes

Mental Illness Awareness Week is the first full week of October. This year, we ask our volunteers what mental illness awareness means to them. Here’s what they had to say: 1. “Mental Illness Awareness means recognizing that mental illness is … Continue reading

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I believe

I believe that all that we do and whom we meet on our journey is placed on our road of life for a purpose. There are no accidents; we are all teachers! If you’re willing to pay attention to the … Continue reading

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Stop Self Sabotage Affirmations

Present Tense Affirmations I am free from self sabotage I always achieve my goals My mind is aligned with my intentions I always stay positive I am capable of accomplishing anything I am totally focused on succeeding My whole being … Continue reading

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Confidence Positive Affirmations

Present Tense Affirmations I am confident I am strong and powerful I boldly go after what I want in life I am outgoing and confident in social situations I believe in myself I always stand up for myself and my … Continue reading

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BP Disorder

BP Disorder that’s wat the doctor called it. That’s wat the Pharmasist called it. That’s not wat I call it. I call it the voices screaming in my head. I call it the battle I fight every day. I call … Continue reading

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My sorry soul to save

My sorry soul to save. Broken & bitter filled with rage. And still the light won’t fade. Resentful and casting blame. Plotting revenge 4 the mistakes I’ve made. My sorry soul 2 save. My heart aches from all the darkness. … Continue reading

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Heartless

She tried so hard Not 2 slip back into darkness But the drugs and the memories We’re wat too much 2 harness Creating a monster Leaving her breathless.

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