mental illness Archives

Hello, My Name Is Disordered

February 16, 2017December 11, 2017Amy Weir2

Is it better to have a slightly wrong label if it gets you the help you need?

Anxiety Coworker Image: Pixabay, creative commons

Your Co-worker Has Anxiety. Now What?

January 19, 2017December 15, 2017Dakster Sullivan

What do you do when faced with an anxious co-worker? Dakster knows.

Why I Named My Anxiety

June 29, 2016December 8, 2017Dakster Sullivan1

Dakster has a new name for her anxiety. Meet Khan.

Practice Makes Easier Panic Attacks

September 27, 2015December 4, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Dakster has learned so many tools to help with her anxiety and depression, but none of them offered any relief during the worst of her panic attacks. She shares a technique she’s trying to help her work through some of her emotions.

You can usually tell what kind of day I'm having by the messages I write to myself on my arm. Image: Dakster Sullivan

Changing the World: One Panic Attack at a Time

August 25, 2015December 3, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Dakster knows more about anxiety and depression that she cares to, but it doesn’t stop her from teaching and supporting others like her.

Simple Isn’t Always Simple for Anxiety and Depression Sufferers

January 29, 2015December 2, 2017Dakster Sullivan4

Simple tasks for you might not be so simple for someone with anxiety or depression.

Dear WikiHow…

January 9, 2015December 2, 2017Dakster Sullivan3

Dakster writes a letter to WikiHow, about depression and why hiding it is bad advice.