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This blog explores, and helps others navigate through, issues which are pertinent to all human beings, from death to self-esteem. Ideas are medicine!

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Tag: Depression

Me vs Me – A Poem about My Internal Struggle of Opposites

The eternal struggle resides Within a place deep down inside Two characters at odds, with much to say One and … More

Anxiety, Depression, Good and Evil, Growth, Internal Battle, Mental Health, Narcissism, Personal Development, Poetry, Self-Help

Finding a Therapist: What You Need to Know

I’ve decided to write a blog post in the hope of helping people to find a psychotherapist that fits them … More

Anxiety, Depression, DSM, End The Stigma, Find A Therapist, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Trauma

Big Black Hole – A Poem about Depression

Big black hole You’re the only one I truly know And as I yearn for life’s glow You continue to … More

Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Poem, Poetry

Culture is Not Your Friend

“The belief that “honor demands it” promotes not only honor suicide, but “honor killings” of family members as well. The … More

Anxiety, Authenticity, Culture, Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Personal Development, Philosophy, Pride Month, Self-Help

Strategies for Alleviating the Terror of Death: How to Accept that You’re Going to Die (Updated Text and Link)

I recently presented my blog, My Best Friend, Death, at a meetup of professional writers, and received a bunch of questions … More

Anxiety, Death, Death Anxiety, Depression, Existentialism, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Personal Development, Self-Help

You’ll Never Know How Much You Mean to Me – A Poem about the Relationships which Heal Us

You’ll never know how much you mean to me Your words are forever burned into my memory You’ll never know … More

Anxiety, Depression, Friendship, Healing, Love, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Poetry, Relationships

Losing My Religion – A Poem about Losing Faith

Where were you when I needed you? The countless nights spent in despair Where were you when I needed you? … More

Anxiety, Atheism, Depression, Existentialism, God, Growth, Personal Development, Religion, Self-Help

My Therapist — The Bipolar Writer

Hi Everyone. I am continuing to share more guest blog post spots on The Bipolar Writer Blog. Today I share … More

Anxiety, Depression, Growth, Mental Health, Mental Ilness, Personal Development, Self-Help, Therapy, Wellness

Work, Work, Work – A Poem about Workoholism

All day, every day, I work, work, work On the train, at the office, at home in my bed Work, … More

Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Poetry, Self-Help, Workoholics

Flying on the Wings of a Seagull – A Poem about Perfectionism

When I was a boy, I dreamt of becoming an eagle I wanted so desperately to soar into the sky … More

Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Perfectionism, Personal Development, Poetry

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