I couldn’t open up and show my ‘true self’ to people because I was afraid of being too vulnerable. (Photo: Dimitra Staikou) Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). The first time I heard the diagnosis. I didn’t believe them. This is a defined mental health condition, characterized by a desire for admiration, a lack of empathy, and … Read more
One of the worst aspects of my episode was the shame that accompanied the days of lying in bed and accomplishing nothing (Photo: Dorothy Herson) I was halfway through Elvia Wilkes’ The Oval, a fictional feminist dystopian novel, when an overwhelming, familiar wave of depression washed over me. It became impossible to decipher the words … Read more
Open this photo in gallery: Illustration: Marley Allen Ash first person Daily personal pieces submitted by readers. Want to talk? See our guidelines. tgam.ca/Essay Guide. I had my eyes closed when the MRI machine started making loud rhythmic noises. Two weeks ago, I expected to be in and out of the hospital soon for routine … Read more