Reducing the stigma around mental health
By Sophie Ann what is it? is it raw emptiness that fills my body throughout each day, every wake feeling more exhausting than the last? the airy emotion that is plastered with a smile, the “normal me” I force myself to play at school? is it the constant tapping inside Continue Reading
By Elli On either side of my driveway crocuses and snowdrops have started to appear. They have forced their way through the decomposing leaves; bursts of colour against the damp brown matting. I take a rake and gently pull it across the flowerbed, easing my way carefully through the flowers, trying Continue Reading
By Gabriela I was once asked a question that got me thinking. It made me take a deeper look at myself and the complexity of anxiety disorder. The question was this: How can you be a performer that gets up in front of hundreds of people without a problem, yet have an anxiety disorder? My type Continue Reading
By Shirley Davis Introduction There is considerable media coverage in the United States of what has been termed police brutality towards those who live with mental health conditions. I have watched this with growing concern. In my opinion much of what occurs directly correlates to the training officers receive. And there is a vast Continue Reading
By Shae Hansen In our world today there are many unnatural things we put in our bodies and many harmful effects we get as a result. It’s no wonder that so many people are seeking out natural alternatives for many things. In this post, I will be talking about natural ways that I use Continue Reading
By Wendy K Williamson Despite having lived with bipolar disorder for over twenty years, it wasn’t until my current psychiatrist and psychologist incorporated regular dialogues about sleep that I finally tuned in. My psychologist reminded me at many appointments that sleep was the other half of my bipolar medication. And Continue Reading
By Amysboardlineworld I have mentioned before about how I feel like my mental health issues are my Angel and my Demon. They sit there, one on each shoulder, with me all the time. My Angel is the logical, positive me that wants the best for me and fights for it. Continue Reading
Does self harm help? I always chose cutting, despite the pain, despite the hurt inside, because I wanted to live and the only alternative was death.
The truth of recovery is seldom what we want it to be. I’ll tell you now, recovery doesn’t mean you’ll be completely better. But every day is so worth it.
By Sara-Jane Morphew I am an introvert, and I really don’t mind. It is what I am. Although it has taken me a while to get to this realisation. I like sitting in silence; some of my best friends are the ones who are happy to just sit and watch Continue Reading
How does it begin? How do depression and self harm start? The voice in the dark is always near. Will I ever escape? I still fight on.
By Tina Blacksmith I’ve always been scared to leave my comfort zone. I usually don’t try new things if they make me uncomfortable. It makes me so nervous. I get nauseous. I’ll Never Ride It I had thought of getting a bicycle but I always said “I’ll never ride it.” Continue Reading