Introduction part II

My name is Molly, and I'm a queer 20-something student at a Canadian university in German studies.

I've struggled with mental illness for most of my post-highschool years, and have been in treatment since 2010. I was diagnosed with Panic disorder and Generalised Anxiety disorder in 2009, participated in a GAD group therapy program in the summer of 2010 that focused mostly on meditation and mindfulness and was supplemented with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, January of 2011 I began one on one counseling with a doctor in Richmond, and in fall of 2011 I switched doctors to focus more on CBT. I have been on Paxil since September of 2011. In March of this year I was diagnosed with Major Depressive disorder and features of Bipolar II.

This is a record and account of my attempts to function and live successfully with my mood disorders.

Introduction part I

Hello there!

In an effort to make improving my mental health my number one priority in my life, I've decided to start this blog to record my progress and the ups and downs that will inevitably occur. I'm not sure what form the content will take at this point, and it will probably evolve over time anyway.