Life as a Lunatic | Miranda Newman | Substack

Join me on May 26 for a discussion focused on the connection between mental health and art.

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I hate the term “relapsing.” In the context of recovery from mental illness, it implies that healing is a linear process, and to relapse is to regress…

Apr 15

Media portrayals of women with borderline personality disorder (BPD)

Mar 1

Lately, it’s been difficult to fully appreciate my partner. The pandemic has been tough on our relationship. I’m working on cultivating gratitude for my…

Jan 19

Coping skills for the holiday season informed by dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), meditation, and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).

Dec 17, 2021

A speech shared during a Stories of Failure event

Nov 8, 2021

I take readers into a day I was suffering from depression and share my strategies for coping.

Oct 25, 2021

Tips for understanding and coping with impulsivity for people with borderline personality disorder (BPD)

Sep 9, 2021

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