Category Archives: Mental Health

TWLOHA at University of Central Florida

Posted on 15 October, 2011 by etchedintin

Photo by Kamen Wolf Jamie’s sense of humor was apparent from the moment he stepped onstage, a tiny, slender brunet in a blazer and TWLOHA tee, announcing that he dropped out of University of Central Florida (to pursue his career), … Continue reading →

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the past few days…

Posted on 23 August, 2011 by etchedintin

The past few days have been really hard. I keep alternating between two different moods, thanks to my Borderline. 1 I push everyone away, am angry or sad, don’t trust anyone, feel like breaking something, or 2 I’m desperate to … Continue reading →

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On Suicide

Posted on 13 August, 2011 by etchedintin

This is a written piece by a very dear friend of mine. She was in an incredibly dark place when she wrote this. She is resiliient. She is the bravest person I know, for not only has she survived, but … Continue reading →

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How To: Help a Loved One Cope With Her Mental Illness

Posted on 8 August, 2011 by etchedintin

Thanks to the devastating stigma attached to mental illness + the lack of research on most disorders, coming out as suffering from a mental illness is terrifying. Your loved one trusts you enough to have divulged this information. Bravo! You’re … Continue reading →

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I wanted to die

Posted on 30 May, 2011 by etchedintin

Warning: This post discusses suicide + therefore might be triggering. Another note: Please understand that I am NOT suicidal anymore. I’m fine. It’s something that hits me, out of the blue (because I have Borderline Personality Disorder). I am NOT … Continue reading →

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‘Hold On To These Words’, Or How Music Saved My Life

Posted on 11 May, 2011 by etchedintin

WARNING: This post may be triggering (contains discussion of suicidal thoughts). Photo by Me I sat at the lake, feeling melancholy and pensive, but mostly just tired… Tired of life. Tired of contemplating taking my life. Mostly, this suicidality had … Continue reading →

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“Draw a Heart on Your Wrist, Change the World”

Posted on 24 April, 2011 by etchedintin

To Write Love On Her Arms by aglanceatmyworld on Flickr Beautiful readers and wonderful friends, I’ll preface this post by saying this: You know mental illness is an issue that’s very dear to me, not just as a person who … Continue reading →

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I feel awesome right now.

Posted on 17 April, 2011 by etchedintin

I got 5 and a half hours of sleep last night. And maybe that’s not such a bad thing for me… Here’s the backstory: When I was in the seventh grade, I was what’s known as a “short sleeper“. I … Continue reading →

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Confetti 15.4.2011

Posted on 15 April, 2011 by etchedintin

Happy Friday, my dears! Here’s your Confetti. Real Simple’s 11 Fun Things To Do On a Rainy Day makes me wish for a downpour. Catherine Zeta-Jones has come out as Bipolar. If you’re a hummus fiend like I am, you’ll … Continue reading →

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Self Injury Awareness Day 2011

Posted on 1 March, 2011 by etchedintin

1 March is Self Injury Awareness Day. In honour of this incredibly important annual day of awareness, I have put together a little faq on self injury. Included at the bottom are a few resources and a message from me … Continue reading →

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