There’s the little seed in me that focuses on the future, on being ‘better’. I don’t know what ‘better’ looks like yet, and nor do I expect a miracle cure.
Switch
on, the words of pain | off, the tears when someone is there | on, the smile to a strange face | off, the past and present honesty…
What It Feels Like To Have A Panic Attack
Imagine a moment in your life where you felt an extreme amount of fear. Take that extreme fear and combine it with feeling like you’re about to die.
Look Around, Look Around, How Lucky We Are To Be Alive Right Now
Dappled sunlight through trees in the morning | Glistening frost | Birdsong | Lush grass | The smell of wet leaves and earth | Crisp cool air on my skin
Not so new resolutions
It’s only us humans that define time. Really, it’s a continuum. I’m not posting new resolutions this year. Just moving forward and learning from mistakes.
When my thoughts escape
It’s been a crazy and confusing few months, which has got in the way of writing. From shock to deep sadness, to relief and happiness.
A Neighbourhood Called Rejection
One foot over the border into the land of Rejection and it’s there, smack right in front of me. It can’t be ignored. I bumped into it hard.
Dangling Fruit
What’s this darkness lying inside? | It kills our men… it’s suicide. | Men’s biggest killer up to fifty, | too many lives over swiftly.
Managing the Fear and Anxiety of the Unknown
Tasks that we will have to perform in the near future can scare us. Visualize yourself doing the task to increase confidence.
Obsessed
I’m obsessed with the way you look at me when I smile. I’m obsessed with the way you hold me tight and wrap your arms around me, keeping me close.
My truth: I am #1in4
I want to dedicate my life to helping people with mental health issues, so I should practise what I preach. This is my truth. I am #1in4
A Review Of Techniques In Managing Depression
One way to manage your depression is to challenge your negative thoughts with positive statements and realistic thinking.