The Home for Writers with Neurological Conditions
The author of this personal testimony has chosen to remain anonymous I am a 41-year-old woman who was always very quiet in school – so much so that no one would think I had ADD like my brother. My life was one of being bullied and having emotionally challenged parents. I was not cuddled much […]
by Robaire Beckwith Knowing what growing up with Tourette Syndrome was like, and remembering the difficulties with understanding the problems experienced as a child and what caused them, led me to finding ways I could help children with TS and other ‘special’ needs caused by neuro-developmental disorders. There was almost no useful advice or support available […]
By Andre Norris I just want people to know that even though it has an awful name, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is actually a devastating neurological illness. It’s deeper than it seems. Buffer
by Chris Tauers Acting and theatre specifically have meaning for me. Initially, theatre for me was an escape from TS that held me captive. When I act it leaves me inexplicably, it just goes away, and yet I can use the knowledge and experience of it to convey meaning and that allows acting complete freedom […]
I need to put a disclaimer here before I go on: YES, there are extreme cases of autism where it is definitely a problem – where it absolutely interferes with the person’s ability to function in life, and where it can cause them to be a danger to him/herself and to others. However, contrary to […]
I’ll never forget the day my life took a major twist. I was only six when the obsessions began. I was far too young to comprehend the complex nature of the disorder I suffered from. I wasn’t aware I’d be forced into a gory, lonely world – my Whinnie-the-Pooh and Little Mermaid thoughts would soon […]
Last week I read an article in the London Metro newspaper about the EU’s recent move to ban many herbal / Chinese remedies from being sold / promoted / practised in European countries. The UK government have declined to participate in this movement, instead opting to institute a requirement that all such practitioners register themselves […]
Schizophrenia: Missing Reality By Katherine Walters NOTE: This story contains brief sexual and violent references that some people might find upsetting – though the outcome is inspiring. We aim to be honest here, so we have included the story in full. Please only read if you feel comfortable with this sort of material. Buffer
I am 35 yrs old. I have been diaganosed with Major Depression since I was 21. I spent my 21st birthday in the hospital. Most days I can handle it well. But when something changes too much in my life, it’s hard for me to deal with that. Buffer
BIPOLAR SOLDIER – MY STORY BY TRACY MELLOR I was always a moody child. My mother would diplomatically explain it away as having an “artistic temperament”, as I used to enjoy drawing, painting, and music. When I became a teenager prone to extremely depressed moods and suicidal thoughts, they were blamed on the ups and […]