mental illness Archives

Hello, My Name Is Disordered

February 16, 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, 2017Dakster Sullivan

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

Why I Named My Anxiety

June 29, 2016Dakster Sullivan1

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

Practice Makes Easier Panic Attacks

September 27, 2015Dakster 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, 2015Dakster 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.

‘It’s Dark Here’: Every Parent’s Nightmare

January 30, 2015Jim MacQuarrie1

This story does not have a happy ending. It’s about a film called It’s Dark Here, and it does get dark here. It’s a true story, and it’s every parent’s worst nightmare.