I wanted to gain insight to how my boyfriend sees my mental illnesses. Here are 12 questions I asked my boyfriend about loving someone with a mental illness

Relationship Q&A: Loving Someone with a Mental Illness

Published on April 24, 2017December 2, 2020 by Meagan

Even though I write a lot about relationships here on my blog, I am by no means a relationship expert. I’m constantly learning and growing. Plus, I usually only get to talk about things from my perspective.

By creating this post, I wanted to gain insight into how my boyfriend sees my mental illnesses. I figured it’ll not only help strengthen our relationship, but maybe if others are in his situation, it’ll help them cope as well. I’m so lucky to have a significant other that I can always talk openly about my mental health with.

Without further ado, here are 12 questions I asked my boyfriend about loving someone with a mental illness.

I never got to bond with my mom. Not in the way most daughters get to bond with their moms. For me, I guess it's always just been easier this way.

Growing Up with an Emotionally Unavailable Mom – Part Two

Published on April 6, 2017November 30, 2023 by Meagan

CONTENT WARNING: This post mentions sexual abuse.

You’re supposed to be able to go to friends and family for guidance. They’re supposed to help you when times are tough and you need a shoulder to lean on.

When you never got that experience in your life, it really messes you up. It creates lasting damage that you’re supposed to be able to hurdle over.

This is part two of my Growing Up with an Emotionally Unavailable Mom series. Please read part one to get more background info.

4 Important Reasons Why I Don’t Go to Therapy Anymore

Published on March 6, 2017November 30, 2023 by Meagan

Although I’ve lived with mental illness my whole life, I am not a medical professional. If you need help finding a mental health care provider, call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or visit BetterHelp to talk to a certified therapist online at an affordable price. This post contains affiliate links. You can read my full disclaimer here.

CONTENT WARNING: This post mentions self-harm and suicide.

Don’t get me wrong. I know I need therapy. In fact, I want to go to therapy. I think therapy is awesome

Every single person can benefit from it, because therapy isn’t just for people who are mentally ill. Everyone goes through things that they a hard time coping with. People should always find new ways to grow and improve themselves.

I wish I could go seek help. It’s just so hard for me. Here are 4 unfortunate reasons why I no longer go to therapy anymore:

Why I Completely Stopped Apologizing for My Mental Illnesses

Published on February 23, 2017November 30, 2023 by Meagan

CONTENT WARNING: This post mentions self-harm and suicide.

There’s still an incredible amount of stigma and misconceptions regarding all types of mental illnesses. Every mental illness is difficult, and it should never be a competition for who has is it worse.

It took me a very long time to get the point where I understood and accepted my mental illnesses. I’m still on the road to recovery, but I’m growing and learning about myself every day.

Here are my top 3 reasons why I chose to completely stop apologizing for my mental illnesses:

30 Healthy Alternatives for When You Want to Self-Harm

Published on February 16, 2017November 30, 2023 by Meagan

It’s been an incredibly hard battle, but I recently celebrated my 9 month anniversary of being self-harm free. I never thought that I would make it this far. Most days, I’m still shocked that I have.

Self-harm can easily become an addiction before you even realize what’s happening. From my experience, it’s an incredibly difficult addiction to beat. If I could go back to my 14 year old self, I never would’ve started in the first place.

And throughout my years of battling with self-harm, here are 30 healthier alternatives I turn to when the urge is strong.

6 Everyday Accomplishments With My Depression

6 Things I Accomplish Every Day Despite My Depression

Published on February 9, 2017November 30, 2023 by Meagan

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CONTENT WARNING: This post mentions self-harm and suicide.

Because there are so many different levels and severities of depression, everyone goes through their depression differently. Some people have high-functioning depression. Others can’t even get out of bed.

But one thing is for certain, depression is not a fun, trendy thing to have. It tries to destroy every part of you from the inside out. It’s hard to do even the most simplest things.

Here are 6 things I accomplish every day, despite having my depression: