I recently thought I might be schizophrenic. I was reading a book about the disease out of personal interest, since I’ve toyed with the idea of focusing on it professionally once I have my degree. (It's a fantastic book called The Complete Family Guide to Schizophrenia, and I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking for help.) But… Continue reading Schizophrenia/The Problem With Self-Diagnosis Part 1
I’m Doing Electroconvulsive Therapy
*Announcement: I'm releasing an EP on Wednesday, 10/17! "October Morning" will consist of five original songs that I've been working on for years, 100% created by me. Go to my Bandcamp page on 10/17 to check it out. If you'd like to support me elsewhere, please take a look at my Patreon. Thank you. Today's video:… Continue reading I’m Doing Electroconvulsive Therapy
“The Right People Will Get This”
Today's video: I talk about psych medications. Until last year, no one knew how I really feel about anything. Most of my feelings are informed strongly by symptoms of borderline personality disorder. It makes me see in black and white. I seem to either care too much about something, or I don’t care at all.… Continue reading “The Right People Will Get This”
Comforts Of Being In A Hospital
*Today's video: The big book of psychiatry, the DSM-5. Last week I had at doctor’s appointment at a hospital. Hospitals are usually considered scary places, because they’re where you go when you’re sick or hurt. If you’re there, something is wrong. But walking through the front doors and into the lobby, I immediately noticed a… Continue reading Comforts Of Being In A Hospital
Three Short Poems And An Announcement
I realized yesterday that instead of aimlessly talking to myself all the time, I should turn on a camera and share my thoughts with the world. Videos are like blog posts, but a little more improvised and personal, which I like. I have lots of thoughts that don't make it onto the page, so my… Continue reading Three Short Poems And An Announcement
Problems With The Term “Personality Disorder”
I’ve talked to multiple doctors who vehemently dislike the label “personality disorder”. In their view, this type of mental illness is more like a set of maladaptive coping mechanisms. In other words, they argue that personality disorders are better described as unhealthy techniques for dealing with a world that’s hard to understand and fit into.… Continue reading Problems With The Term “Personality Disorder”
Remembering How To Fall In Love
Many years ago, I plummeted unexpectedly into the treacherous, uncertain waters of being in love with a human man. While that’s usually not the smartest thing to do, it turned out to be nothing but a blessing. It took me totally by accident and much to my distaste, to put it lightly. I had been… Continue reading Remembering How To Fall In Love
