Lisa, Frankly

How Akathisia Felt For Me

The worst psychiatric medication side effect I've ever experienced

Sep 4 • 

Lisa McLaughlin

2

August 2025

I Will Always Be the Girl In That Dress

Reflections on body confidence, disordered eating, and what society deems beautiful

Aug 16 • 

Lisa McLaughlin

2

1

"I miss my mother. I don't think I'll ever be over her."

An encounter with a psychiatric patient who grappled with grief

Aug 10 • 

Lisa McLaughlin

1

Changes and Depression and Anxiety, Oh My!

A review of the last few weeks where I went dark for mental health reasons

Aug 10 • 

Lisa McLaughlin

2

June 2025

Music From People Staying at a Psychiatric Hospital

I've been introduced to and reminded of some of the best tunes while working there

Jun 28 • 

Lisa McLaughlin

1

Weight Gain and Psychiatric Medications

With what I've experienced lately, it's no wonder people stop them

Jun 15 • 

Lisa McLaughlin

May 2025

50% of Us Will Have a Mental Health Disorder in Our Lifetimes

Mental health-related stigma is stupider than we thought, especially given how many of us might deal with these challenges

May 30 • 

Lisa McLaughlin

5

Standing In the Spot Where I Thought About Killing Myself

I was in a much different place six years ago and I'm glad I made it through and realized life could get better

May 21 • 

Lisa McLaughlin

1

"You're Gonna Be Fine"

My latest anxiety coping strategy is brought to you by Comedian Bill Burr

May 12 • 

Lisa McLaughlin

1

Pondering the Meaning of Life as I Turn 42

42 Ideas About What Life Means, or What It Means to Me

May 2 • 

Lisa McLaughlin

1

April 2025

Living and Thriving with Bipolar Disorder

I received a lot of wonderful questions as a "book" for The Human Library

Apr 5 • 

Lisa McLaughlin

1

2

March 2025

Hospital Staff Meeting in Goddamn 2025

Nobody knows what's happening

Mar 27 • 

Lisa McLaughlin

1