In the fervour of my desire That I Long to see you under the stars With a talk Serene and unabashed About the hows and…
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The Rough Times Are Here
I will make this short, mostly because I merely want to let out everything that comes to mind, and not necessarily be positive about it.…
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The Social Media Depression
About two weeks ago, during the second phase of my leave, I was technically living on updates on Facebook: status messages, shares of friends, posts…
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Letter to a Suicidal Self
Dear me: It’s a bit difficult to know you, a tad more intriguing albeit in some way. For countless times you have been an object…
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“You Don’t Pray Enough”: Mental Illness and, Supposedly, a Lack of Faith
I can’t say I am such a religious person, or perhaps people think I am: I go to church thrice a week (as mandated by…
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When A Severe Breakdown Occurs
I had been absent from work since Monday of last week, lasting till today. And still, I am not fine. It’s been two months since…
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Cheers! The Philippines Has A New Mental Health Law!
This is a big day for the mental health community in the Philippines as President Duterte has signed into law RA 11036 or the “Philippine…
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Mental Health Days Should Be Possible
The sun’s rays in its shimmering splendour breaks open the walls of my slumber in which I begin to squint at the illuminated windows upon…
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Overpowering Loneliness
It has been here for days on end, a shadow that encompasses my whole being—that the soul is maimed by unease, while the mind is…
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Suicidal, But Not Wanting to Die
Countless people have died of suicide through the years, and they take their life through different means. Most often, friends and relatives of those who…
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