It’s hard, but I’m going to stop hiding my depression. I’m going to talk with you lovely people, rather than apologising or hiding myself away in fear.
Why I Stopped Keeping My Experience With Mental Health To Myself
“Your mental health is more important than the test, the interview, the family dinner and the grocery run. Take care of yourself.”
Like Clockwork The Silent Torment Returns
Blind to the plain sight of pain inflicted within, the silent torment stops the smile that could grow. Instead it forces me into my bed and backs me into the corner
The Importance of Listening
It is vital that people with depression are made to feel valued by their nearest and dearest. Please listen and show that you care
Earn and Save: How the things around your house can earn you money
Financial stress often contributes to mental ill health. We can’t resolve that but here’s a new way to earn & save on things you own that we hope is of help
The stories our bodies tell. The stories we wear
The stories our bodies tell, the stories we wear, remind us of who we were and tell of who we are now. Whilst our stories are there, they are not fixed. We can change our stories
Learning Survival Skills Through Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
DBT taught me survival skills for triggering situations. This assisted me with my self harm urges, suicidal thoughts and times when I heard voices.
Football Offered Me a Lifeline — Achieving my Dream
Don’t ever underestimate the power of sport. It offered me a lifeline when I was under the full grip of depression and to this day, it continues to be my getaway.
The 12 Month Anniversary of my Diagnosis — A Year in the Making
It was a scary place to be, not wanting to be here! But now it’s the 12 month anniversary of my diagnosis, the battle gets easier.
My Mental Illness Does Not Disqualify Me From A Career
I can keep a steady job but my mental health really can disrupt my work. I wish I could have time off, but I’m scared my illnesses would be exposed.
The 3 questions people who struggle with self-harm don’t want you to ask
People who struggle with self-harm really don’t want to be asked these questions. Instead, just ask if they’re OK, and then take it from there.
What Does Depression Really Feel Like
Depression is one of the most unbearable things I have ever had to deal with in my life. It is the WORST feeling in the world, and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. This is how it really makes you feel.