Aimless
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Is it a backdown? Or Psychosis?
Have you ever known someone that has such severe distress that can lead to thoughts of suicide?
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A Voicemail for Clarity: Stepping Back from Social Media
The author reflects on past simplicity, rejects constant connectivity, and seeks a simpler life, planning to limit digital distractions.
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Understanding Neurology: My Doctor Visit Experience
An individual’s anxious journey to consult a neurologist about troubling symptoms, expressing worries regarding diagnosis and personal challenges.
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Day 12 of Lithium Withdrawal: My Struggles and Solutions
The writer shares their struggles with lithium withdrawal, relying on diazepam and temazepam for pain and sleep while seeking medical guidance.
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Understanding the Impact of Lithium Treatment
Day 7 Andrew reflects on a positive journey concerning his illness, emphasising gratitude and the importance of consulting healthcare professionals.
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Day 6 – Lithium withdrawal seems to be settling
The author shares their experience with tablets and advises consulting healthcare providers before embarking on a similar journey.
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Day 5 Without Lithium: Struggles and Reflections
The author reflects on day five without lithium, experiencing sadness and withdrawal concerns while navigating personal relationships and upcoming plans.
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Day 4 Dealing with Temazepam AND Lithium Side Effects: A Personal Journey
The author shares their experience of feeling unwell after taking a high dose of Temazepam, dealing with withdrawal symptoms from lithium, and struggling to stay motivated with a list of DIY tasks. They anticipate a two-week getaway for rest and hope their symptoms will improve over time.
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Day 3 without lithium – it’s kicking in
Struggling with withdrawal symptoms, the narrator faces a challenging day but finds comfort in routine, companionship, and creativity.
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Day 2 – On the wagon, the no lithium wagon
The author reflects on exhaustion after a family meal, considers ME, and emphasises seeking medical advice for similar situations.
Aimless
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.