September is National Suicide Prevention Month. As a multi survivor of suicide I thought I would write a blog post and share a video post too. You can view the video here TRIGGER WARNING My last attempt was about 9 years ago. It's still hard to believe! I started showing signs of borderline personality … Continue reading Suicide Awareness Month – My Story
Lately I've been bombarded with anxiety, unwanted thoughts, on-coming depression, freaking out about health issues and what feels like 50-million other things. That's what having anxiety and depression can feel like. I need to continue to sleep less (yeah, I've sucked at it since the police report) I need to be doing cleaning - laundry, … Continue reading Time For Some Self Care
Today I walked into our hospital/clinic to go to a routine lab appointment. The smell of the hospital reminded me of the time I was very sick and associated that hospital smell of being a safe place. This was before I had any experience with being inpatient. I deemed it a safe place because I … Continue reading My Truth About Psych Wards
"Wherever you go, there you are" is something my mom quoted often in my life growing up. I used to laugh at how ridiculous it sounded until I realized what it meant and how it could be applied to my life. As I was going into my teen years, my mental health issues decided to … Continue reading “Wherever You Go, There You Are”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eE4dfgpQrYM I just feel like celebrating all my successes. I've come so far. You can watch my YouTube video to hear my reasons for celebrating. Go Katie Go! Join me in giving me a round of applause! It's so important for us to celebrate our successes - no matter how big or small. You are … Continue reading I Just Feel Like Celebrating
I just wanted to do a quick update on my mental health as it's been quite a while. The Seroquel decrease has gone really well. I'm on 50 mgs less than I was a few months ago. We are now going to leave it where it's at through the winter and then look at it … Continue reading Mental Health Update
This past weekend my hubby and I took a day trip to a local park and did a little hiking. I haven't done as much walking this summer as I would have liked. It's been hot and I've been unmotivated. Sometimes self care is getting out there and doing things you don't care to do. … Continue reading Weekend Self Care
Today I had the most incredible experience. A co-worker brought in some monarch caterpillars for the children’s department desk. I named the first one Katie... as my blog name is Becoming Katie Butterfly... this morning when I came into work. She had become a butterfly. I got to let her fly away. It was the … Continue reading Becoming Katie Butterfly
Food for thought. I usually try to have the best attitude possible. Be upbeat, uplifting, encouraging, inspiring, caring, loving - all those things. I've noticed lately though that my attitude downright sucks. Maybe it's the mood swings from my current medication change. But, I've noticed that I complain way more than I should. I'm cranky … Continue reading Attitudes Are Contagious – Is Yours Worth Catching?
Dear Best Friend I Chased Away: I’ve made many mistakes in my life. Mostly due to my BPD and traumatic past. I’ve been a horrible friend, said and did so many things I wish I could take back. To those I have hurt and lost along the way, this letter is for you. I wish … Continue reading Open Letter To The Best Friend I Lost
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A Blog about PTSD, and Mental Health, with a bit of poetry sprinkled in along the way.
Ending the stigma through poetry
suicide prevention, depression, mental illness
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Dealing with my mental demons.
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Depressed Teacher, Mum and Wife.
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My Personal Journey as a Trauma Survivor
The WOW and Woe moments of an irrepressible woman
Learning how to live well with chronic illnesses through self healing.
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