There’s an inextricable link between your endocrine system and mental health. Excess insulin and cortisol cause weight gain and fight-or-flight symptoms.
Missing You is the Hardest Part
Too many young people, like my son, are unable to access appropriate support services at early critical points. Missing him is the hardest part.
Surviving Treatment
The little girl in my terrifying visions was me. I was not insane – my mind had found a wonderful way to protect itself from childhood trauma.
5 Things I Used To Enjoy Before Depression
Depression is a no-good thieving swine. It robs you of many things, including enjoyment. 5 things I miss… and the impulse buy that gave me new hope
Mental Health Matters
Mental health matters, and I refuse to accept society’s norm of turning away because of fear and ignorance. There is no excuse.
My Mania with Borderline Personality Disorder
It’s usually the depressive episodes I get. Rarely do I get episodes of mania with Borderline Personality Disorder, and wow, does it feel good!
From Hero to Zero – Mental Health Difficulties amongst the Student Population
My horrific experience with higher education. Mental health difficulties amongst the student population are rising, and this needs to change fast.
Mental health system failing those with children
My mental health team have never made it easy. My baby is now 5 months old, and I still haven’t been contacted by the perinatal team.
Searching – Am I impossible to love?
Thought I was impossible to love | Demonised when my only way to cope was to shed blood | People told me that they cared, but they showed me otherwise |
Give Yourself a Break – Why it’s Ok not to be Ok Sometimes
If anyone tries to tell you that you have to push through and be “on” all the time, that’s a lie. Tell those people to go take a long walk off a short pier!
Positive Vibes at Work
To achieve positive vibes at work you need a positive mindset. Yes, you can be positive and depressed simultaneously. It all starts with you.
What I want you to know
I suffered trauma and abandonment, and now have Borderline Personality Disorder. This is the most misunderstood and stigmatised mental illness ever!