Blogtober Day 6: Mental Health Update

Although this is a mental health blog, I struggle to write about my own mental health at times. I think the stigmas that exist are very much prevalent in our society and other societies probably even more so than in American culture. I often feel like I don’t have it nearly as bad as some…

Proud

I was told twice yesterday that someone was proud of me. Granted, one was from my mother and the other being from Diego. It felt kind of weird, to be honest. My mother went on and on about how I am not this jaded facade of a person (my words, not her direct words.) We…

Delusional

What Is a Delusion? Delusions are defined as beliefs that conflict with reality. Despite contrary evidence, a person in a delusional state can’t let go of their convictions. — https://www.verywellmind.com/definition-of-delusion-4580458 I think this is the trait about myself, most likely to be bipolar related, that I despise. Delusions have made my friends question me, my…