NAMI Greenville Blog
Facing Tardive Dyskinesia
By Bobbie Krueger
Original Post on NAMI.org : https://www.nami.org/Personal-Stories/Facing-Tardive-Dyskinesia
Antipsychotics saved my life. Since I am diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, antipsychotics are a big part…
Parenting with a Mental Health Condition
FEB. 07, 2022
By Nicole Beeman-Cadwallader
I always pause when someone asks the question: “Didn’t you always want to be a mother?”
No. No, I did not.
I have always liked children. My education and career have centered…
When Trauma Is Triggered at Work
FEB. 04, 2022
By Lexie Manion
I am in recovery from mental illness and have been on a positive path for the last few years. In the past, I have struggled with depression, anxiety, unresolved trauma, an eating disorder and, later,…
Recent Study Calls for Reevaluating Antidepressant Warnings
JAN. 31, 2022
By Stephen Soumerai, Sc.D., and Christine Lu, M.Sc., Ph.D.
In a recent study in the American Psychiatric Association’s “Psychiatric Research & Clinical Practice,” lead and senior authors Christine Lu, M.Sc.,…
The Surprising Mental Health Benefits of Fishing
JAN. 28, 2022
By Kenneth Reaves
If you live with depression, you’ve likely been advised to seek time in nature (just one of many activities proven to boost emotional well-being). As a professional fisherman of over two decades…
How Music Shaped My Mental Health Journey
JAN. 26, 2022
By Karl Shallowhorn
I began my mental health journey 40 years ago, when I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder I. Outside of therapy and medical appointments, I had no one to talk to about what I was going through, so…
How Walking Has Helped Me with My PTSD Recovery
JAN. 24, 2022
By Katy Parker
Last summer, I completed a 10-mile sponsored walk to raise money for the hospital that cared for me after my accident. By the end of the day, I realized I’d walked almost 16 miles.
It was a remarkable…
Why Mourning for the Self Is a Necessary Part of Healing
JAN. 21, 2022
By Hilary Jacobs Hendel, LCSW
Robert, an adult in his 50s, had been processing the early emotional neglect and abuse that led to his low self-esteem and a decade-long episode of depression. Together, we had processed…
The Importance of Finding Acceptance on My Mental Health Journey
JAN. 19, 2022
By Bianca Valentin
Acceptance.
In one word, that is how I cope with mental illness and the emotional journey to find effective treatment.
Accepting the reality of my mental health has taken time. It all began…
From Pain to Pride: How Writing My Story Helped Heal My Trauma
JAN. 14, 2022
By Carrie Cantwell
Simply put, I’ve been through some stuff. I’ve faced childhood trauma, the sudden loss of a parent and a lifelong battle with bipolar disorder. Through these challenges, writing about my experience…
Adopting a Cat Helped Me Find Recovery
JAN. 12, 2022
By Anna Smith
It was November, just after I had been discharged from my fourth inpatient stay that year. I was depressed, anxious and unsure if I could finish out freshman year at my university. I had moved home so…
Understanding Mental Illness Triggers
JAN. 10, 2022
By Katherine Ponte, JD, MBA, CPRP
A trigger, sometimes referred to as a stressor, is an action or situation that can lead to an adverse emotional reaction. In the context of mental illness, referring to triggers usually…
