The mystery of identity

When each and everyone of us is born we have no idea about the person we are to become. The struggles, the highs, the friends, the places, and most of all the connections. All of this makes us who we are. So, if we forget establishing a sense of identity becomes very hard. Unfortunately, this …

Psychologists, designed to help right?

Hey there I am back at it again, writing. As of late I really seem to be getting into it, defining my voice and coming up with ideas. It's making me really happy. Anyways, psychologists. Don't even get me started. I have had one for say not even month and I already hate her, her …

Passion, its a funny thing

If you had have asked me a year ago what my passion was I'd have no idea. Shaking my head and a blank expression on my face I was yet to become aware of the one thing that would set my soul on fire, that would create tears in my eyes when I spoke about …

Dear Parents

Hi there its me, your 16 year old daughter Caitlin. Now, I know I haven't always been honest with you and that I've kept things hidden from you. But, its about time I tell you whats been going on, what I've really been feeling. I have been struggling and I have been struggling hard. One …

Mental Health essentials

So as a person who has experienced three mental illnesses its fair to say that I know a fair few coping mechanisms. They may not work for you but there is no harm in trying and you can always tweak them to your liking. Here are my essentials: Counselling Ok, now I know you're going …

New Beginnings

The past few weeks have been different. There have been things that have gotten me pumped up and filled with joy and others not so much. At least one things certain: we have the power to control how we react. We can either accept what is thrown at us and moan in pain OR we …

Life with PTSD

Living with Post Traumatic Stress is not easy, suffering through it for five months makes it even more difficult. When most people think of PTSD they think of Veterans, it makes sense: they are the ones who have seen physical combat or have witnessed someone die in their arms but that's not my story: that's …

Helping someone through a panic attack

Have you ever felt so panicked that you couldn't breathe, that your whole body trembled?? This is what it's like for someone with panic disorder. You could be going about you're normal day when all off a sudden you become increasingly anxious, your breathing becomes shallow, you feel nauseous and you might even have chest …

The Story So Far

Hey! My name is Caitlin and I am a 16-year-old who lives in Sydney, Australia and through personal experiences I have come to create this blog. It all started around April last year (2016) when I experienced my first mental illness (depression). I had been with a boy I liked for four months and then …