This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series Perspectives from the Mentalist's Partner

I deal with a set of symptoms representing the diagnoses of BPD, C-PTSD, clinical depression and social anxiety on a daily basis. I fall victim to the nefarious antagonists of psychotic and dissociative episodes with more frequency than I would care for (although I must hat-tip the efficacy of Seroquel in decreasing the former, having [...]

This entry is part 2 of 4 in the series Perspectives from the Mentalist's Partner

Pandora’s partner, A, discusses her psychotic and dissociative episodes, and how he has curiously found these instances less frustrating than her periods of depression. [...]

This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series Perspectives from the Mentalist's Partner

Apologies for the delay in the third post in this series; we had something of a disrupted week last week and last night represented A’s first chance to explore these issues. In this post, we’re talking about the direct impact on him of my illnesses, history of trauma and current treatments. Q: On a day [...]

This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series Perspectives from the Mentalist's Partner

Q: I’m obsessed with a man that isn’t you. Discuss. A: Short, sweet and to the point, I see, and a most frank admission. Not that you’d choose to disguise it, of course, given this blog’s ample testimony to your obsession. It’s a strange one, I must admit, and I might have cause to be [...]

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