Screaming anxiety, pain rising, depression crashing, meds mixed up, no control, just holding on as buprenorphine reduction begins tearing through everything
A person reflects on the impact of lithium on kidney health while questioning the effectiveness of lamotrigine for bipolar disorder management.
A person expresses deep emotional pain, seeking support, and is encouraged to reach out for help and use grounding techniques.
Susan suffered severe hypokalemia from contaminated water, leading to her hospitalisation; I aim to document our distressing experience with legal support.
Susan’s 59th birthday brings challenges, but it motivates the narrator to support her, fostering a rewarding, addictive sense of purpose.
The author reflects on frequent falls, pain management with medication, and criticises others’ unsolicited advice on personal experiences.
After digging the car from snow, a cold stay in a rough chapel in Yorkshire follows a painful ankle injury and medication for relief.

The writer reflects on anxiety, health issues, and upcoming travel while navigating a difficult state of mind.

The author reflects on a challenging day, managing health concerns while preparing for a holiday, and concluding with personal sentiments.

Mental health struggles vary individually, questioning standard treatments. The author reflects on medication effects amid life’s complexities and confusion.

I’m from the UK — living with pain and mental illness, sharing my journals and fragments to show what it really looks like to keep going.