William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare’s fascination with mental illness is readily apparent in his writings. For years, I taught Macbeth to my 9th grade students, and mental illness plays a decidedly prominent role in the story through both Macbeth’s visions and Lady Macbeth’s sleepwalking night terrors.

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Madness

Yesterday, a friend stumbled upon my website. I haven’t made much of an effort to broadcast my health struggles, and this friend was unaware of the recent discoveries in my life. He asked me what it was like living with mental illness. I must admit, I know he is going to read my response. That…

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