Meet new SA Blogger: Helène Janse van Rensburg
The D-word (no, not Divorce or Diet – the other one) I’m a female, 37 years old, a daughter, a big sister, a University graduate, a wife, and a mother. […]
The D-word (no, not Divorce or Diet – the other one) I’m a female, 37 years old, a daughter, a big sister, a University graduate, a wife, and a mother. […]
Every once in a while I throw the line out to fish for more bloggers. Not only because I’m sure our readers get bored of our voices but I like […]
The post below details Yvette’s experiences with long term use of Lithium. In her case (and many others’) the continued use of Lithium paired with stressful events imploded and gave […]
The post below is a reblog of sorts. One of the founding members of Our Lived Experience, Yvette had stopped writing a while back. In fact, she’s been floating in […]
[Picture of Demi Lovato by Rachel Rabkin Peachman – Article: BPHope.] This platinum-selling recording artist is on a mission to spread her message of hope: “We can get through dark […]
How to support your family member/friend/partner with depression: Don’t ask them why they are depressed. Do not say “if you change your mindset …” Do not give advice. I promise, […]
To doubt is human it is where you go from there that matters
There was a problem though, I built up a tolerance to the med. It got
less effective the longer I took it. It was a small dose, so we just
increased it. Over and over.
Every morning he would welcome me into his office with those same hopeful eyes.
South African born artist, Yvette Beneke talks of her experiences with depression and life after her suicide attempt.