Tag: Mental Illness
Institution – Free-Verse Poem
veins distended and muscles taut the pressure mounts upon my head and my skull caves in black thoughts swirl and unfurl my tongue madness injurious to those closest to me like a viper striking with mindless abandon i can’t stop these whispers from howling piercing my ears prodded like an inhuman experiment i open my ...Night Thoughts
When the sun sets and darkness comes As I crawl into my bed The thoughts seem to claw at me And rattle inside my head What is the point of anything? Why do we try at all? We work and sleep until we pass Succumbing to mediocrity’s call When my eyes do close all I ...To Whom Have I Become (The End)
So how does my story end? Is it a happy ending? Or is the truth of reality leading us to a sad realness that can’t be defined? The truth is, I don’t know. It’s day one for me again. Almost like being born for a second time. I’m learning how to cope with my moods, ...To Whom Have I Become (Part 4)
Trigger warning: Mental health Now, where was I? Oh yeah, what the hell is wrong with me! Here I am wondering how I got to this place. What are my options? I thought for sure I was going to die! But I didn’t! How could this be? I survived but had no clue what the ...The other “E”
***Trigger Warning: Following Article Deals With Eating Disorders*** When recovering from an eating disorder, the most prominent “E” is eating. When should I eat? Where am I eating? What should I eat? Why should I eat? How can I possibly eat? The roller coaster of that “E” feels like an endless ride. But there is ...To Whom Have I Become (Part 3)
Trigger warning: Mental health, suicide. Who turned out the light, I find myself in the dark. In a seedy hotel, far from home, doors are locked. I catch myself drifting in and out a state of consciousness. Is this my final moment or am I just left exhausted. I take a moment to collect myself, ...- Home & GardenHealth & WellnessEntertainmentCreativityParenting & FamilySelf-Help & RelationshipsFiction
Everybody Hates Kris (Joker Fanfiction), Part One
**Trigger warnings:** Domestic, Emotional, Physical, and Verbal Abuse. Drug/Alcohol Abuse, Bullying, Violent Content, Mental Illness *** ***Disclaimer: This is a work of Fanfiction, as none of the content are my original work. The characters are created by DC comics. The content belongs to Warner Bros and DC, as the film was directed by Todd Phillips ... I Am Sorry
The wet tile floor firm against my cheek. If I could have drowned in my tears… I would have removed my life vest without hesitation. I shielded the truth by turning on the fan and shower water, by locking the bathroom doors, and by keeping this tale an undisturbed secret— until today. I ...Suicide and Sharing Resources on Social Media
A lot of folks are really angry about people making posts via social media that encourage reaching out for help, and providing resources such as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Crisis Text Line. While I agree that we need to check in on our loved ones when we think they may be struggling, some ...Is Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia Caused by Genetic or Environmental Factors?
Let’s take a look at how the developing nervous system is affected by childhood-onset schizophrenia (COS), and how genetics vs. environmental factors influence a child’s likelihood of exhibiting signs of schizophrenia in adolescence. While there is some research that explores COS, it feels like more could be done to understand the disorder from a research ...
