When I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 15 years old, I was put on medication and sent on my way. My family wasn’t necessarily supportive or accepting of neither mental illness nor psychiatric medication, so I always felt uncomfortable talking to my parents about what I suffered from. This instilled a sort of fear […]
Even though one out of five American adults experienced a mental health disorder within the past year, little remains known about these invisible diseases. Only raising awareness as to the prevalence of such disorders can break the cycle of silence and help people find the help they need. Those lacking chronic mental or physical health […]
For centuries, herbal remedies have been used by people to treat several illnesses. These illnesses include both, physical and mental ones. It was only a century ago since allopathic medicines have seen certain popularity. These medicines have saved millions of lives, and we cannot ignore the many benefits they have. However, there is always a […]
Entering recovery for drug addiction can be extremely overwhelming. Not only are you having to deal with your past when you weren’t in the right state of mind. You now need to change a lot of things in your life to prevent yourself from entering the same lifestyle. This can result in advice in all […]
Sometimes Please Live needs to make a statement about a news story, and when this happens, 99% of the time it is with a heavy heart. This post will address a recent local news story out of York Haven, PA featuring the loss of a young woman, Shawn Shatto. If you haven’t heard yet, Shawn’s […]
An estimated 5 percent of older Americans live with depression, yet many never get treatment for the illness. In some cases, doctors and patients mistake depression symptoms as signs of other age-related conditions. In other instances, seniors are aware of their depression but don’t pursue treatment due to social stigma. Many seniors forgo mental health […]
According to global statistics, over 15% of the world’s children grow up in single-parent households and 85% of those are headed by single mothers. Now consider the fact that up to 80% of women will experience ‘baby blues’, & 1 in 7 will suffer full-blown postpartum depression. It is likely that the majority of single […]
I picked up a drink, for the first time, at the age of thirteen. By the time I was a freshman in high school, I loved the effects of alcohol. In my mind, I believed I was a lot more enjoyable under the influence. I was able to socialize with people easier. Alcohol calmed my […]
As 20-something woman with a serious chronic illness, I know all too well the impact that being a woman has on getting a chronic illness diagnosed. Often, women are not taking seriously by some doctors and may have to wait years to get a proper diagnosis. Is this because of the stereotype that women are […]
Chronic illnesses affect a shocking 6 in 10 adult Americans and it’s estimated that 1 in 3 of these adults experiences some form of depression. To health care experts and those afflicted with chronic illness, the overlap comes as no surprise. Because of the very nature of chronic conditions, in that they can only be […]
