The one thing that came into my mind, the only thing I knew was guaranteed to stop the feelings, was in the kitchen drawer.
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.
I thought I was getting better
Why can’t I tell my friends that things have turned bad again? Why can’t I tell them the suicidal thoughts have returned?
Things have started turning again
I can’t keep on top of simple tasks. My mind is fuzzy and confused. I feel like I’m floating in a bubble. I’m just so exhausted. I’m so drained.
Being Married to Someone with Mental Health Issues
I’m asking my husband about how my condition affects him. I hope to help people in the same situation and give insight to others.
Things that help me with my anxiety
By Amysboarderlineworld I think that everyone at some point in their lives will have felt anxious. It’s a natural feeling to have, but to suffer with an anxiety disorder is quite different. Anxiety affects people in different ways, so here I am going to be talking about my anxiety and Continue Reading
Surviving Christmas with mental health problems
By Amysboarderlineworld Christmas is almost here! The shops are full to bursting of people buying gifts, food and drink. Everyone seems to be sharing their beautiful Christmas trees all over social media and the Christmas songs are now all that can be heard on the radio or in the shops. Continue Reading
A Letter to My Younger Self
By Amysboarderlineworld Amy, this is a letter to you from a place of experience. A letter to my younger self. I am writing to tell you all the things I wish you knew. Also, how all the things I wish you didn’t have to go through will make you a Continue Reading
Yes, I am still in recovery
By Amysborderlineworld I know it is boring to hear but it’s true – yes, I am still in recovery. Struggling in Recovery I still struggle a lot and have bad days and just recently I have struggled more than I have done for some time. I had more than the Continue Reading
Self-Care Ideas for Different Stages in Recovery
By Amysboardlineworld Self-care is something that is found everywhere in the media at the moment, and rightly so. I too, am always talking or writing about it, and I read regular posts and articles about it all the time. The Blurt Foundation are an excellent example of self-care advocates, and Continue Reading
My Angel and My Demon
By Amysboardlineworld I have mentioned before about how I feel like my mental health issues are my Angel and my Demon. They sit there, one on each shoulder, with me all the time. My Angel is the logical, positive me that wants the best for me and fights for it. Continue Reading
It Is Still Hard to Admit I Am Struggling
By Amysboarderlineworld It’s still hard to admit I am struggling. I have never found it easy (or possible at all) to ask for help. To say “I’m stuck” or “I’m struggling”. It doesn’t matter what it was regarding. Work, housework, mental or physical health, I just believe I should be Continue Reading