The first time my boyfriend hid my nearly empty packet of Alprazolam (an anti-anxiety drug that is commonly known as Xanax, and acts as a…
Ways to Cope With Everyday Life
Being an optimist myself, I have always chosen to focus on the bright side of things, on the things that I could change and improve.…
Gambling May Bring You And Your Family Great Suffering
Many of us have gambled before, but some of us can control it, whereas there are some who cannot control it. Therefore, it becomes an addiction.…
Holding On And Letting Go
What really struck me was the conundrum even ordinary people faced daily with letting go and/or holding on to intimate relationships. As someone with Borderline…
Walking Away From Someone With Mental Illness
Do note that this post is directed towards friends of those with mental illness; not caregivers. Sometimes we have to take a step back when a relationship…