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In July 2017 I began electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) treatments. They took place multiple times per week until February 2018. ECT wasn’t...

I spent the night a few days ago talking with a friend who was suicidal. Diagnosed with bipolar she had been taking a medication but it...

A delusion is a false belief, held despite all evidence to the contrary. I’ve had my share of delusions over the years – believing...

Think about your week. What did you do in the past 7 days? Did you go to the gym? Have lunch with a friend? Take one of those days and...

I’ve led a challenging life. I’ve struggled more than some and been blessed more than others. Through it all I’ve had one goal: to help...

A friend of mine told me the story of a woman she knew who lost her husband. This woman was so angry at God that she railed at Him...

It’s been 9 days since my last ECT treatment. In a way, I’ve been traumatized. The pain of the IV’s, the medications, the headaches and...

I thought I was prepared for ECT. I had researched it. I thought I had a pretty good grasp of what was going to happen but the reality...

One of the reasons I write this blog is to share my experiences to battle stereotypes and stigmas regarding mental illness. My last post...