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Monthly Archives: April 2015

I’m Wary as Fuck of Mindfulness

The Scarlet B Posted on April 23, 2015 by RaeynApril 23, 2015

Warning: a bit cursier than usual <3 In the last couple of days, mindfulness CBT hit the news headlines. Apparently, it’s a grand idea for people with depression, and maybe even with bipolar! Um… except fucking not. Personally, I’m sick … Continue reading →

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Tagged bipolar, cbt, depression, health, in the news, meds, mental health, mindfulness, sanity, wtf | 20 Replies

4 Reasons Wristbands for Mentally Ill Folk is a Really Bad Idea

The Scarlet B Posted on April 16, 2015 by RaeynApril 16, 2015

Yesterday, the news broke that a Tory (Conservative Party) candidate for Parliament in Cambridge, Chamali Fernando, suggested at a hustings that mentally ill people could wear wristbands to communicate our disorders. She said wearing wristbands indicating the nature of the person’s … Continue reading →

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Tagged anxiety, bipolar, depression, election 2015, mental illness, politics, stigma | 10 Replies

Potato Power?

The Scarlet B Posted on April 15, 2015 by RaeynApril 15, 2015

I had another odd reminder of just how backwards my everything is wired today. With chronic fatigue, making food happen is a chore. So what did I do first thing this morning? Poured some vinegar on some chips that had … Continue reading →

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Tagged anxiety, chronic fatigue, health, life, meds, mental health, sertraline, weather | 2 Replies

When Anxiety Strikes

The Scarlet B Posted on April 12, 2015 by RaeynApril 12, 2015

I’m a bit grumpy lately — I’ve had some really stupid severe anxiety spikes. Like, one I would have called a full-on attack, even if I didn’t have the racing heart or anything. It was just… really elevated anxiety for … Continue reading →

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Tagged anxiety, bipolar, depression, getting by, good things, health, mental health | Leave a reply

Mental Health and the Mommy Wars

The Scarlet B Posted on April 3, 2015 by RaeynApril 3, 2015

Dear Daughter, Here’s Why I Don’t Work Dear Daughter, Here’s Why I Work Gah. When I was pregnant with my first child, I made a conscious decision to avoid parent-to-be boards. Being mentally ill and chronically low on spoons, I … Continue reading →

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Tagged bipolar, friends, important things, life, mental health, mommy wars, parenting, people, relationships, sanity, society, thoughts | 9 Replies
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