Living In Stigma
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Mental illness stigma and connection with those struggling with chronic pain. Also, personal articles about my own journey through depression, the healing process of PTSD and maternal narcissism with therapy etc.. A variety of various topics such as Stigma, PTSD, childhood sexual abuse, depression etc.
Living In Stigma
4y ago
For years I felt as if I was one enormous burden, a grumpy pest that hung on for sympathy and purposely alienated people. In 1998, while in hospital, they diagnosed me with Bipolar Disorder. Bipolar I. Moods can swing from extremely ‘low’ (depression) to an exhilarating ‘high’ (mania). My disorder was BPII, meaning I still ..read more
Living In Stigma
4y ago
I believe he called it “sarcasm” and then lied and said he was asking the ‘virus task health team’ but he directed the question to Dr. Birx. A true narcissist who blames everyone but himself and stupidly states ‘junk science’ of perhaps ingesting bleach or disinfectants into your body. Scary. Now the poison control centres ..read more
Living In Stigma
4y ago
This post contains an informative YouTube video explaining the effects of PTSD on childhood sexual abuse. CPTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is added to PTSD symptoms, such as prolonged sexual or emotional abuse or traumatic events. My diagnosis was CPTSD because of the childhood sexual and emotional (narcissistic mother) I suffered. Many of us have ..read more
Living In Stigma
4y ago
This is for everyone who has lived through years of childhood sexual, emotional and physical abuse. You are all Survivors and Warriors. ..read more
Living In Stigma
4y ago
This is a helpful article regarding Panic Attacks, and although they suggest benzodiazepines (benzos), please take caution as these medications are highly addictive and can cause massive problems. Panic attacks Panic attacks are sudden, intense surges of fear, panic, or anxiety. They are overwhelming, and they have physical, as well as emotional symptoms. Many people ..read more
Living In Stigma
4y ago
Ladies, go with your guts. The chest pain you may experience could be a heart attack and not indigestion, a panic attack or just in “your head”. Don’t be afraid to show your face in the emergency room just because you are a woman and the facts have shown that men usually suffer from heart ..read more
Living In Stigma
4y ago
You are attending a party and you feel like crap. Imagine planning your escape the moment you enter the room? Envision feeling isolated when you are surrounded by lots of people; with friends, celebrating a birthday party at somebody’s house. You experience emptiness. Chatter, laughter, and enjoyment are overwhelming, yet you are numb. You knew ..read more
Living In Stigma
4y ago
Colon and rectal cancer cases are on the rise in young adults, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. via Half of new colon and rectal cancer diagnoses are now in people age 66 and younger, report finds — WREG.com ..read more
Living In Stigma
4y ago
“Living in Stigma” connects with everyone coping with chronic pain, mental illness, and all invisible illnesses. My blog “Living in Stigma” was launched in 2007 and originally dedicated to all of us struggling with mental illness. I felt as if I was living in stigma with my own major depression. Many forms of mental illness comprise of ..read more
Living In Stigma
4y ago
What is Stigma? When an individual appears to differ from us, we may view him or her in a negative, stereotyped way. People who have personalities or characteristics that society values negatively are said to be stigmatized. Stigma is a reality for people with a mental illness, and how society judges them is one of ..read more