There are some instances when our loved one’s symptoms are extremely noticeable and we can clearly see that they’re battling with a mental illness, but they may be in complete denial. Stigma and the fear of stigma are often what holds people back from facing the truth about dealing with a mental illness. If your […]
Tag Archives: Loved Ones
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Jun
Jun
It’s always nerve-wracking to tell a loved one that you have a mental illness, and that could be for many logical reasons: you be afraid that they’ll be upset; you may not have the kind of relationship where you can discuss mental health with them; you may feel your loved ones are already stressed with […]
03
Jun
Jun
It typically begins with recreational use. We’re out having fun with a few friends, or we get home from work one day and we want to find a way to wind down. It feels so harmless – after all, we’re not abusing the substance yet and our intentions of using are quite simple. What happens […]
