by Celine Ruscher I have lived with anxiety since childhood. I don’t count the sleepless nights, the lump in the throat, the weight on my stomach, and the constant ruminations on a specific […]
The Problem With “Should” Statements and Caregiving
By Sky Lee, MSW,Watermark Counselling Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “I should call my son more,” or “I should visit mom,” only to feel guilty when you don’t follow […]
September 10 is Suicide Prevention Day.
For our September Notepad, Celine talks about the importance of having a prevention plan and to talk about suicidal thoughts. Suicide touches every category of the population, but we, people […]
“I should be able to do better” Part Two
For our July Notepad, we share part two of Celine Ruscher’s journey of living with bipolar disorder—a personal story that reveals the daily struggles of managing symptoms and confronting stigma. […]
Shared experience by a daughter: “and yet, it passes”
For our June Notepad, we share Delaney’s story – a daughter’s experience of her mom’s psychosis. Delaney is a 22-year-old writer from North Vancouver who originally wrote this article for […]
A story about struggles with stigma and symptoms: “I should be able to do better”
For our June Notepad, we share Celine Ruscher’s journey of living with bipolar disorder—a personal story that reveals the daily struggles of managing symptoms and confronting stigma. Since I have […]