Book Review: The Complications by Emmett Rensin
Emmett Rensin is mad, and he’d be the first to tell you so. In THE COMPLICATIONS: ON GOING INSANE IN AMERICA, he writes about his … Read more
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Review of Misty Pratt’s “All in Her Head”
Misty Pratt’s ALL IN HER HEAD is a well-written, wide-ranging book that explores the issues women face in the medical system. Pratt focuses specifically on … Read more
Chronic Illness as a Full-Time Job
Last month, a woman I know via X posted that having a chronic illness is her full-time job. She outlined her to-do list and how … Read more
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) and Mental Health
Last month, the federal government tabled their report on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). They had worked to incorporate some changes to the original document … Read more
Cognitive Load in Mental Health
A few years ago I wrote about the “spoonie” hypothesis. Basically it defines individual spoons as units of energy, and notes that each person is … Read more
On Not Being Normal
When I started this new web site, I personally resolved not to talk as much about mental health issues and to focus more on science … Read more
“I am not well” redux
Lately I’ve been struggling with coming down from a bipolar high and dealing with all that comes along with that. I don’t even need to … Read more
On Writing
Writing is important for my mental health, but my mental illness means I’m unable to take it on as a career.
Making it Personal
Sometimes it’s harder than you think to write accessibly.
Home for a Rest Part II
Life is not going as planned as I continue to deal with the fallout from my high episode.
