If you saw my post last night you know i was in a very dark place. a place i have not been in a very long time. Many times I have wanted to hurt others or break things. Last night i wanted to hurt myself. And I did. Im not proud of it but in light of such a tragic death due to mental illness I cannot be quiet and hide in the shadows. I dont think there is a person that was not entertained by Robin WIlliams at some point or another. I have mental illnesses - yes plural - and yes they are SMIs - Serious Mental Illnesses - Ihave Bipolar disorder, Borderline personality disorder, severe depressive episodes,and general anxiety disorder. Today i began a DBT group, in a little bit I will undertake the full course with group twice weekly, one on one therapy and additional services once my entire intake process is completed. I am making the choice to be healthier than i am. To stop acting out in inappropriate and sometimes violent manners. I am better than that, and i deserve better - so does my family - those of blood and those of choice. Its long past time that those with serious mental illnesses are not shoved into the darkness. WE need and deserve help when we ask for it - in whatever way we ask. please, when someone you know is in a bad place HEAR THEM and do not let them fall through the cracks or worse, do not throw them away
Posted on: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 03:24:43 +0000