Ha, I call my own stays “being in hospital” as it sounds so delightfully British! And you’re completely correct about the deception of others and concurrent brutal awareness of how badly we can be suffering. I’m going through a depressive episode currently (hopefully the medication change will help soon), and most…

Is this a real photo, or has McKayla Maroney’s (sp?) Olympic face been photoshopped on?!

Usually functional members unite! Your response to Temperance was right on. (In my own personal experience), no one actively experiencing an acute mental health issue would be thinking “oh! Let me make sure I get to my volunteer session with the kiddos today!” That’s just not how people in general operate when they’re…

Once bought frozen White Castle burgers and a pack of Turkish Royal cigarettes at a gas station on my way home from a night class. The guy ringing me out said I must be some kind of queen, based on my purchases.

TRY HARDER, KITTEN

As someone with major depressive disorder, I totally agree. This is a fantastic plan! Part of the double-edged sword of depression is that it causes you to isolate yourself, which in turn feeds the depressive episode. I've also seen a story about kids at a daycare who visit a nursing home regularly, and it's so…

Yep. In 10th grade we had to write an essay for class to be submitted to a jerking off Ayn Rand contest. My buddy and I wrote super critical papers and (surprise!) failed the assignment.

I believe the likelihood of a household member dying from gun violence doubles once a gun is brought into a home.

Is that Sandra Lee??

She looks like she is ready to love the heck out of anyone in her path. And this is without even MENTIONING that sweater. I would like to sign up to be in her path please.