Many people suffer from generalized anxiety disorder, which means that they are often on edge, tense, and generally hopped up a good part of their day. This style of living becomes habitual and a norm without even realizing it. These ways of life like habits can be changed by recognizing Continue Reading
But You Don’t Look Ill: What Not to Say to Someone Who Has Depression
There’s a lot about mental illness that’s misunderstood. Thankfully, there is a growing awareness of the issues surrounding mental ill health, partly due to the willingness of sufferers to speak out about their personal experiences, which goes some way to helping others to understand. But there’s still a lot to Continue Reading
Just when You Thought It Was Over: Preventing Relapse
You got there. Despite your lack of belief that it was possible, you fought your illness and came out of the other side. In some ways, it made you weaker. To fight every day against the overwhelming urge to just give up and retreat to your bed was exhausting. But Continue Reading
I’m Broken – Part 8
By Kris December/Christmas had always been a fun extravagant time for us. We acted like kids for most part of it. It was full on preparation right from the start. From the food, the drinks, the tree, the colour of the decorations to match the table decorations. Each year there Continue Reading
I’m Broken – Part 7
By Kris The police had been visiting me weekly to check on me and see if I had started making notes. Right from the start when I was let out of hospital a few days after the attack, as I walked up the path with the police support officer and Continue Reading
I’m Broken – Part 6
By Kris The Assessment was carried out in the same centre as previously. A polite young Dr. She talked me through her role, and how as my medical notes were all linked electronically, she was up to date on everything. I showed the Dr the letter the Neurologist gave me Continue Reading
I’m Broken – Part 5
By Kris The next morning I was in an assessment centre. I was there for 6 hours. My tremors continued. A constant feeling of nausea. At least there was a supply of “CuppaSoup” “The Dr will see you now” I was led to a room. A nice Indian Dr asked Continue Reading
I’m Broken – Part 4
by Kris “Kris!! We’re Here to help!!!” The front door was being beaten. I stirred The police entered that flat. “We’re here to help you Kris!!” I was was whisked to A&E. I was assessed by countless doctors. Non were prepared for my panic attacks. My mind was melting on Continue Reading
Getting Real: When All Thoughts Are Not Created Equal
How many times have you told yourself, ‘I’m not good enough’, ‘I’m hopeless’ or ‘I’m a failure’? Consider how many times your inner voice has said this versus the amount of times it has said ‘You’re great!’, ‘You’re amazing!’ or ‘You’ve done so well!’. I’m willing to bet that the Continue Reading
Women taking pill more likely to be treated for depression, study finds
Danish research finds that women on combined contraceptive pill are 23% more likely to be prescribed antidepressants Women who take the contraceptive pill are more likely to be treated for depression, according to a large study. Millions of women worldwide use hormonal contraceptives, and there have long been reports that Continue Reading
I’m Broken – Part 3
by Kris Every time an emergency vehicle shot past that flat, fear shot through me. A week after the attack. I went to see my GP, I described my feelings of fear. I was told it was a natural response to the attack. It was labeled anxiety and panic attacks. Continue Reading
I’m Broken – Part 2
by Kris The day I was being released from hospital I was well enough to make a heartbreaking phone call to my Mom, telling her what I had been told that had happened. We were both dumbfounded. Later on that morning, armed with my booklet on concussion, I was accompanied Continue Reading