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baileybasketcase: I’ve been reading a book my mother gave me...

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:30:25 -0400

I’ve been reading a book my mother gave me (thanks, Mom).

A memoir of a woman’s struggle through her recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder. It’s an amazing book, however, it is

EXTREMELY TRIGGERING

at least for me it is. I recommend it to others with mental illnesses.

rickonstark: I wish there was some way for us to go back and...

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:45:26 -0400

rickonstark:

I wish there was some way for us to go back and undo the past.

Mysterious Skin (2004) dir. Gregg Araki

shwetanarayan: cherrispryte: thestarslightmyway: More chubby...

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:10:06 -0400

shwetanarayan:

cherrispryte:

thestarslightmyway:

More chubby fairies!~

LOVE THESE.

<3!!

6 Reasons Why You Should Go To Therapy If You’re Having Trouble...

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:52:50 -0400

6 Reasons Why You Should Go To Therapy If You’re Having Trouble Dealing With Something

“My friend been going through a rough time recently and unfortunately, there’s only so much I can do to help her. I suggested that she go to a therapist because seeing a professional really helped me. She responded with, “I don’t want people to think I’m crazy.”

That really threw me off. I hate that there’s still this stigma that anyone who goes to therapy is crazy. That’s so not the case. Not to mention, I hate the word crazy. I think it’s offensive and completely belittles anyone dealing with mental illnesses or disorders.”
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awkwardsituationist: cambridge university students were asked...

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:13:53 -0400

awkwardsituationist:

cambridge university students were asked on campus why they needed feminism. here are 60 answers. click the link for over 600 more.

1. I need feminism because this (armpit hair) shouldn’t perturb anyone.

2. I need feminism because my mum still thinks it is important that I get a good husband than a good degree.

3. I need feminism because there are still no famous female economists.

4. I need feminism because I (heart) baking and so does my dad.

5. I need feminism because one in four women are survivors of rape

6. I need feminism because people still think it is okay to label women oppressed or liberated or sluts according to how they choose to dress

7. I need feminism because one third of ten year old girls biggest worry is their body.

8. I need feminism because when I told a friend about this campaign, he asked if everyone would be naked.

9. I need feminism because I am tired of feeling safe on the street at night only because I get misgendered.

10. I need feminism because people still ask what the victim was wearing.

11. I need feminism because the white cis female idea of beauty is not the only/true form of beauty

12. I need feminism because I used to think calling my brother a girl was a legit insult.

13. I need feminism because my school’s sex ed caught us about the penis, but never mentioned the clitoris

14. I need feminism because I’m bored of being told to ‘man up’

15. I need feminism because I want the surname of the brilliant woman who raised me alone, not the name of the person who was violent to her

16. I need feminism because ‘bad bitch’ is not a compliment

17. I need feminism because today in the UK there are 4,000 girls in forced prostitution

18. I need feminism because people would still rather their daughters were pretty rather than clever

19. I need feminism because I haven’t had a female lecturer in three years

20. I need feminism because when I say I was raised in a single parent family, people assume my mum raised me because women raise the kids, right?

21. I need feminism because i really like sex and I would like to have as much or as little of it as I like with as many or as few people as I like without being labeled a whore when I do or a frigid bitch when I don’t. And my sexual history should never be brought up in a court of law.

22. I need feminism because I don’t want to choose between having a family or having a career.

23. I need feminism because sex trafficking is the second biggest industry world wide

24. I need feminism because I fucking love science and that shouldn’t be shocking

25. I need feminism because some of my friends will laugh at me for doing this

26. I need feminism because in 45% of the homicides against women, the main suspect is a partner or ex-partner

27. I need feminism because masculinity is not a measure of worth (and if it was, I’d be screwed)

28. I need feminism because I got 99 problems and being labeled a bitch is one.

29. I need feminism because men are afraid of women laughing at them. Women are afraid of men killing them.

30. I need feminism because God loves me, but my church doesn’t.

31. I need feminism because because only two women have ever won the Nobel Prize for physics (the last one was in 1963)

32. I need feminism because people shouldn’t be surprised I’m an architect.

33. I need feminism because I don’t want to get arrested for getting my boobs out

34. I need feminism because I considered not getting this photo taken because I’m not wearing any makeup

35. I need feminism because I get catcalled for wearing a skirt, too

36.. I need feminism because less than 1% of the world’s property is owned by women

37. I need feminism because some people think ‘you don’t look like physicist’ is a compliment

38. I need feminism because society teaches us ‘don’t get raped’ not ‘don’t rape’

39. I need feminism because sexual assault is not permissible just because it happened on a dance floor

40. I need feminism because I find something else I’m suppose to be insecure about every day .

HELP WANTED

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:35:59 -0400

FYI, I’ll be posting reminders like this every few days since quite a few things get reblogged on here and some people may miss this if I don’t do it. Also, apparently we can’t reblog from our own blog (or at least I haven’t figured it out since tumblr decided to “update” its site again).

We are looking for a few new mods to help us with our overwhelmingly full inbox as well as provide support for our followers in general. For more details, as well as the link to the mod application, please follow this link: http://clinicallydepressedpug.tumblr.com/post/52042910489/new-mod-application-is-available

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****NOTE: applications are due June 30th

Would compulsively scratching my scalp be considered self harm?

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:32:31 -0400

If you are doing it to cause or irritate a wound and feel the pain, yes.

If you are doing it because you just can’t seem to keep your hands away from it and find yourself doing it without thinking, that’s more of a compulsive anxiety symptom.

What my mom thinks about the Mulan post:

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:55:52 -0400

kaeho:

Mom: Stop making those ugly faces! You’re going to get wrinkles and look old!

Me: It’s ok…I haven’t aged since I was 12 anyways.

kaeho: Mulan - One Woman Show I’ll eventually do the rest…

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:38:27 -0400

kaeho:

Mulan - One Woman Show

I’ll eventually do the rest…

spacecadet371: Gentleman pup

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:24:56 -0400

spacecadet371:

Gentleman pup

8 Mental Illnesses That Only Exist In Fiction

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:37:27 -0400

8 Mental Illnesses That Only Exist In Fiction

pugadise:

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:51:48 -0400

pugadise:

brute-reason: Never tell a child they’re “immature.” They’ll know you’re comparing them to your own...

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:16:47 -0400

brute-reason:

Never tell a child they’re “immature.” They’ll know you’re comparing them to your own (adult) standards, and it’ll fuck with their self-image forever. If your child is behaving immaturely, tell them what they’re doing wrong and (depending on their age) tell them how to fix it or ask them to come up with their own suggestions for fixing it. But throwing around labels like “immature” does nobody any good. This has been a PSA.

NAMI StigmaBusters - repost!!

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:15:27 -0400

ilostmy30s:

What is NAMI StigmaBusters?

Today, June 17, I was watching Rachel Ray’s talk show - she had an episode about fashion and was doing makeovers on various women. She had a “style expert” on who said “you do not want a schizophrenic closet” meaning you do not want a closet filled with mismatched clothes…and Rachel Ray said “ahhh, a schizophrenic closet” and she laughed.

This is a perfect example of why NAMI StigmaBusters is important! So, I sent the info in…: )

NAMI StigmaBusters is a network of dedicated advocates across the country and around the world who seek to fight inaccurate and hurtful representations of mental illness.

Whether these images are found in TV, film, print, or other media, StigmaBusters speak out and challenge stereotypes. They seek to educate society about the reality of mental illness and the courageous struggles faced by consumers and families every day. StigmaBusters’ goal is to break down the barriers of ignorance, prejudice, or unfair discrimination by promoting education, understanding, and respect.

Each month, close to 20,000 advocates receive a NAMI StigmaBusters Alert, and it is read by countless others around the world online. Send it to your own personal and professional networks.

Numbers do count, so let your voice be heard.

Questions? Contact: stigmabusters@nami.org.

I never ask people to reblog things but….reblog reblog reblog!

When I have somehow managed to have an okay day

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:48:31 -0400

confessionsofcounselling:

seen-the-butcher: Stigma and Mental Illness: A First-Hand...

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:59:00 -0400

seen-the-butcher:

Stigma and Mental Illness: A First-Hand Experience (by philgloss88)

At 4:28 Jacob Ramsey says “Do not equate yourself with your illness. Instead of saying ‘I am bipolar,’ say “I have bipolar disorder.”

I don’t agree that making this distinction is an issue of importance. The problem is the negative reaction/associations with the illness. What does the average person know about bipolar disorder? Too often their ‘information’ comes from entertainment and shock media where mental illness is used as a backstory to explain why people do evil things.

nadineblows: Your brain is more than a bag of chemicals - David...

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:48:02 -0400

nadineblows:

Your brain is more than a bag of chemicals - David Anderson

Yes, what can I do for you today?

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:14:54 -0400

Yes, what can I do for you today?

namiorg: Hello, my name is Christina. I am successfully living...

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:10:36 -0400

namiorg:

Hello, my name is Christina. I am successfully living with severe mental illness. I have been blessed with a loving family and understanding employers. I did choose to take the courageous step of coming out to everyone i know as mentally ill. But you know, I never had a regret. In fact it frequently opens the door to help others accept what is going on in thier own lives. many people have told me I’m an inspiration to them. I know that all of you are, too. You each have the potential to touch lives with your story. I have worked nearly a decade with the severely mentally ill population and have been touched by them as well. Please keep telling your story because there is someone who is waiting to hear it, someone a lot like you. Please keep on touching the world.

Insurance coverage of self-inflicted wounds varies from plan to plan, and it's important to understand that presenting at an ER or Dr's office with self-inflicted wounds can have secondary ramifications, if one is deemed to be a risk to herself or others. One should always seek medical attention if wounded but she/he should brace themselves to have to answer uncomfortable questions 'correctly' to avoid potential quasi-voluntary psychological evaluation.

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:02:38 -0400