Tag: dsm v

  • What exactly is the DSM V?

    What exactly is the DSM V?

    The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders ( DSM ) is known by many names. It’s also been the subject of quite a bit of controversy over the years for its association with mental illness diagnoses, which can be stigmatizing to those people living with said diagnosis(es). This article will explore how this manual…

  • Day 14 post failed suicide attempt – There and back again…

    Day 14 post failed suicide attempt – There and back again…

    5:00am Nurse takes my blood pressure. Breakfast. Alone… I have porridge, not too hot, not too cold, just right… I have yogurt and fresh fruit. I enjoy an omelette with cheese and bacon bits. I wash it down with a cup of coffee. I take my medicine with a glass of apple juice. I take…