Is writing about mental illness self indulgent?
Is personal blogging self-indulgent, or is there an art to writing a personal blog? How do you write about mental illness?
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Hi! I'm Zara. I'm a writer and artist living in London with my dog, cat, about 50 houseplants and a mental illness.
I'm diagnosed with cyclothymia, which is a mood disorder on the bipolar spectrum, alongside some pesky borderline traits. What does that mean? Well, mainly that life is a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. On my blog I write about what it's like to live and work with a mental illness, and I investigate the issues and questions that arise because of my disorder.