December 2019: The disability pension arrives – and suddenly (almost) everything gets better In December 2019, I finally received the official confirmation for my disability pension. For the first time, life didn’t feel like a…
Content note: domestic violence, depression, self-harm On paper, my life looked almost perfect:I had a successful career as an ORACLE developer at Credit Suisse—a secure, well-paid job. An introverted, loving partner, Ralf—rational, reliable. A nice…
Introduction: The double edge of diagnoses Psychiatric diagnoses—classic mental-health labels included—can be helpful. They can open doors to treatment and support. But they can also restrict, stigmatize, or mislead.They’re necessary—and yet often rigid tags that…
Think avoidant personality disorder means I secretly run a crime syndicate and feel no remorse? Sorry to disappoint—I’m just over here overthinking a text reply for three hours. Let’s debunk some myths!
This year, I’ve chosen a bear as my spirit animal—a deeply emotional and powerful image for me. With the help of my therapist, I worked through a process to uncover what I want to cultivate…