My Favorite Blogging Theme Has Been Retired

I got the message yesterday morning, but I didn’t see it until late evening. My favorite blogging theme is now retired. So, I set out to find something with (hopefully) a bit more longevity. I settled on Intergalactic, as I’ve seen it around for a few years. Any how, I think my site looks nice […]

New “About” Page

I thought it was fitting to update my about page, now that I’ve been an active blogger for one year. I hope all of you are doing okay. I know it’s a bumpy ride. I sometimes feel as though I’ve had as much as I can take, and then… then… something happens, and I get […]

Living Day-To-Day With Severe And Chronic Mental Illness

I don’t think I’m too far off when I say, that there is a range of functioning capabilities among people who have schizophrenia. And, that no matter the level of functioning, things do change (but not always in the best of ways). We go from very bad to good (and, everywhere in between). And, I […]

Pervasive Attitudes About People With Mental Illness

What are the attitudes that bug you the most? I am particularly bothered by people, who, in general, ask what I do for a living? I get that that’s an icebreaker. Something else that bothers me is people in general. That might be a problem for another day! What kind of attitudes have you experienced?

Blogging Helps Me, Even When I Can’t Help Myself

I like to think about the items I can do to make my road easier. And, I am still confused about the processes of many things. For instance, I now know that a checklist helps me. …When I have the energy to follow one! In one way or another, I am convinced of my checklist’s […]

I Still Want To Live

I would like to feel vibrant again! I would like to know that I am living my life! I don’t get anything resembling a feeling that I am vibrant, though, nor that I am living my life! I really don’t want to sound like I am complaining. But, maybe I am… I’ve come a long […]

I’ve changed my site’s URL

It is now “mentallyillinamerica.family.blog.” Please let me know if you are having problems viewing the site moving forward. I am in the middle of changing about 40 site links from within my posts. Thanks and have a great day! 🙂

Four Ideas That I Find Helpful, Part Three

A pep talk!!! Everyone loves a pep talk! Be weird! The world loves a weirdo! Be gentle with yourself… Go easy on you… Know when to challenge yourself and when to let go! You can manage your mental health, but it takes getting used to, and there will be tough times! I look at it […]

When And How To Be Vulnerable

1. First and foremost, being (or not being) vulnerable is a boundaries issue! 2. You can choose to be vulnerable with people who have (and are) proving themselves, worthy of this intimate form of sharing. 3. There is an exception for some in their sharing: When you are wanting to be anonymous (like on the […]

Finding Meaning In The World Today

I don’t care what religion (or non-religion) it is you practice, but in America… Christianity (for example)… is tied eerily closely to the right! For that reason, it has become increasingly difficult for me to understand why! Just, why! Why do I believe? Why are displays of “Christianity” becoming so ridiculous beyond measure? It ultimately […]