Category: Mental Illness and Chronic Pain

Advocacy, Anxiety, Attempted Suicide, Bipolar Disorder, Bullying, Delusions, Depression, Guest Appearances, Guest Bloggers, Hope, Ignorance, Mania, Medication Side Effects, Mental Illness, Mental Illness and Chronic Pain, Mental Illness and Creativity, Suicidal Ideation

The Suicide Attempt That Changed My Life

by Nicole Lyons7 Comments on The Suicide Attempt That Changed My Life

I am so pleased and privileged to host Rebecca Lombardo on The Lithium Chronicles. Rebecca's debut book (a memoir) has just been released hot off the press as of yesterday. Please help me in welcoming Rebecca and acknowledging her bravery. Rebecca's story has helped many and will continue to do so. Thank you, Rebecca. The Suicide [...]

ADD, Advocacy, Anxiety, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Children and Mental Illness, Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Mental Illness and Chronic Pain, Schizophrenia, Stigma Fighters, Survivors

Stigma Fighters

by Nicole Lyons4 Comments on Stigma Fighters
Stigma Fighters

I have never been more proud to stand with a group of people as I am right now. Thank you Sarah Fader and Allie Burke. Stigma Fighters, I bow to you all.   You can read all of our stories here.

Anxiety, Depression, Guest Appearances, Mental Illness and Chronic Pain

Mental Health Warrior: J.C. Hannigan

by Nicole Lyons4 Comments on Mental Health Warrior: J.C. Hannigan

In addition to the literal meaning, now mostly historical, the term has acquired a figurative sense referring to "a person who shows or has shown great vigor, courage, or aggressiveness..." --'Warrior' According to Wikipedia J.C. Hannigan is indeed a Warrior in every sense of the word. She is also an accomplished author, an award winning [...]