From 1773b652321e95014e7f2f042b041bb3e2babbf7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kenneth Reitz Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2024 19:50:55 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] chore: Update mental health resources and information --- data/random/mental-health.md | 49 +++++++++++++++++++++++------------- 1 file changed, 32 insertions(+), 17 deletions(-) diff --git a/data/random/mental-health.md b/data/random/mental-health.md index 1ffcbfc..d28d917 100644 --- a/data/random/mental-health.md +++ b/data/random/mental-health.md @@ -2,29 +2,30 @@ I have been [fairly public](/essays/2016/mentalhealtherror_an_exception_occurred) about my mental health struggles in the past. I have been diagnosed with a number -of things, primarily **Bipolar I**. +of things, primarily *Bipolar I* and *Schizoaffective Disorder*. I have been hospitalized an unfortunate number of times, and have been on a number of medications. -### Posts on Mental Health - -- [MentalHealthError: An Exception Occurred](/essays/2016/mentalhealtherror_an_exception_occurred) -- [MentalHealthError: Three Years Later](/essays/2019/mentalhealtherror_three_years_later) -- [The Reality of Developer Burnout](/essays/2017/the_reality_of_developer_burnout) - -## Helpful Things +## Helpful Things (for myself): Here are some things that have helped me: -- **Sleep:** I try to get enough sleep, every night. This is crucial for me. +- **Avoid Stress**: + - I try to avoid stress as much as possible. Unfortunately, this is not always possible. +- **Sleep:** + - I try to get enough sleep, every night. This is crucial for me. - Bipolar disorder is very easily triggered by lack of sleep. -- **Avoid Alcohol:** I don't drink alcohol. It's a depressant. - - Generally good life advice, too. -- **Support Network:** I have a good support network of friends and family. - - All things in balance :) -- **Medication:** I take medication every day. It helps me a lot. +- **Avoid Alcohol:** + - I don't generally drink alcohol. It's a depressant. + - If you're unaware, this is good general life advice, too. +- **Support Network:** + - I have a good support network of friends and family that know about my condition and how to help me. +- **Medication:** - It took me a long time to find the right medication. I had to try a lot of different things, sometimes multiple times. -- Taking things *one day at a time*. + - [Abilify](https://www.abilify.com) is my saving grace, these days. I take it once a month as an injectable. +- **Slowing Down:** + - Taking things *one day at a time*. + - Sometimes, *one hour at a time*. I find working on my website, listening to music, and playing video games to be helpful, as well as [cannabis](/software/websites/strainsdb). I also find that exercise is helpful, but I don't do it as much as I should. @@ -33,13 +34,27 @@ well as [cannabis](/software/websites/strainsdb). I also find that exercise is h I have found a number of resources to be helpful in my journey. Here are a few: +- `811`: In America, you can call `811` to get help if you're thinking about harming yourself. - [To Write Love on Her Arms](https://twloha.com/) - A non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, *&c.* -- [The Trevor Project](https://www.thetrevorproject.org/) - Crisis intervention. +- [The Trevor Project](https://www.thetrevorproject.org/) - Crisis intervention. Here you can reach out to a counselor if you’re struggling, find answers and information, and get the tools you need to help someone else. - [NAMI](https://www.nami.org/) — National Alliance on Mental Illness. - [DBSA](https://www.dbsalliance.org/) — Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. - [Mental Health America](https://www.mhanational.org/) — Mental Health America. - [The Mighty](https://themighty.com/) - A community of people sharing their stories and experiences with mental health. - +------------- Just remember, if you're in America, and you're thinking about harming yourself, please call `811` (or even `911`) and go to the nearest emergency room. They will help you. + +Also, I **promise** you, my brain has told me some *really* convincing lies. It's not worth it. You are loved, and you are important. You are not alone. I promise. + +Feel free to reach out to me on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/kennethreitz42) if you need someone to talk to. I'm here for you. + +------------- + + +## Posts on Mental Health: + +- [MentalHealthError: An Exception Occurred](/essays/2016/mentalhealtherror_an_exception_occurred) +- [MentalHealthError: Three Years Later](/essays/2019/mentalhealtherror_three_years_later) +- [The Reality of Developer Burnout](/essays/2017/the_reality_of_developer_burnout)