Hidden behind masks the illness is silent and invisible. For the person who is struggling with depression or anxiety the battle is real. It can be like Sleeping with the Enemy.
Anxiety and depression: Inside my head
The little voice that pinpoints all my insecurities and magnifies them. The constant need for background noise to combat all the noise inside my head.
When Your Friends do not Understand Your Mental Health Condition
Your goal is to get better, period. Don’t bother arguing with friends or relatives who give you a difficult time. It’s your life – you’re the one suffering.
Ten Things I Hate | Simply the Best
I hate the way you look at me, how you question who you are | I hate the way you settle down, though you know you deserve more |
Things I’ve done despite anxiety
I recently had a flash of inspiration about things I’ve done despite being riddled with social anxiety. There’s definitely a determined streak in me.
The Reality of Me
I told every member of staff and both of my psychiatrists just how evil I thought I was. That I needed locking up with the key thrown away.
A letter to my younger self
Don’t be afraid to pursue your dreams. Don’t be ashamed of what you want, no matter how unconventional. If the road ahead looks difficult, don’t give up.
No More – I am DONE with the heartache and drama
I am DONE with the heartache and drama and upset and stress. DONE with the fucking turmoil. I am DONE with inconsistencies, DONE with hot and cold.
How To Find A Good Mental Health Counselor
Just like everything in life, you have your good counselors and you have your not so great counselors. The key is to find one that will help you solve your current mental health problems.
Why are Anxiety and Depression in Teens Rising so Quickly?
What is causing this sudden spike in anxiety and depression in teens? It has become a frightening epidemic over the last few years, but why?
Living with anorexia – what I’m really thinking
Anorexia is a liar. It’s a manipulator. It twists my perception of reality. No matter how much weight I lose, my reflection looks huge, fat and wobbly.
Splitting behaviour in borderline personality disorder
Splitting behaviour is one of the identifying characteristics of borderline personality disorder. It means seeing things in either black or white.