Nina Ryan

Meet Nina Ryan. Nina is a bubbly twenty-something living in Canada's capital. She recently graduated from Carleton University with a degree in psychology and is happily married to her high school sweetheart. Nina's passion for psychology stems from her love of animals and her amazing ability to connect with pets. Nina has lived with Social Anxiety Disorder, Dysthymic Disorder, and the emotional ups and downs of Borderline Personality Disorder for as long as she can remember. It was difficult for her to understand why she struggled in so many different areas of her life until she at last discovered that there was a name for her symptoms. Her diagnosis has helped Nina to learn and recognize the limitations of her illnesses, and to concentrate on her strengths. Through it all, she has discovered how truly lucky she is to have such a wonderful support system of family and friends surrounding her, who encourage her in all the right ways. Nina aspires to reach out to others who may be struggling with a mental illness, to increase awareness through her online journal, to inspire hope and show that with support it is possible to lead a fulfilling life. She wants you to know that you are not alone.  Recovery is Possible.