Archive - Lisa, Frankly

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

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

"You're Gonna Be Fine"

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

May 12 •

Lisa McLaughlin

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

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

March 2025

Hospital Staff Meeting in Goddamn 2025

Nobody knows what's happening

Mar 27 •

Lisa McLaughlin

Enjoying What You Write is Good for You and the Rest of Us

Taking a break from my usual and exploring humor writing was a good decision

Mar 3 •

Lisa McLaughlin

February 2025

The Holiday Party, Part 1.

No one was dancing, and I was furious about it.

Feb 11 •

Lisa McLaughlin

January 2025

Little Christmas

A letter to my mother on her birthday

Jan 7 •

Lisa McLaughlin

December 2024

A childhood story

Dec 29, 2024 •

Lisa McLaughlin

Psych Hospital Snippets: The Singer

Wisdom shared by psychiatric hospital patients and workers

Dec 12, 2024 •

Lisa McLaughlin

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