I’m caught in a trap where if I don’t portray my depression, I’m not really depressed. But if I express sadness, I should stop feeling sorry for myself.
4 Things to Remember When Someone You Love Has Depression
Telling a depressed person that they simply shouldn’t be makes things worse. We know you don’t understand, but please don’t blame us for being ill.
13 Things You Should Know About Taking Antidepressants
‘Are you off your meds?’ is the most annoying question ever. We still have emotions and get sad or angry – it doesn’t mean we’re not taking our medication.
Why I Write About my Mental Health
I write for myself, to fight the stigma, and for the suffering people out there who haven’t quite found their voice yet. This is for YOU
How My Cats Help My Mental Health
Even on the darkest of days, I cannot deny the contentment I feel from the innocent and unconditional love they give me. My cats help my mental health.
4 Reasons I’m Grateful for my Mental Illness
Mental illness sucks. But it’s helped me develop and grow as an individual. I’ve learnt to embrace the few positive things it has given me.
Dermatillomania: The Story of a Compulsive Skin Picker
The urge to pick is with me 24 hours a day. I enter this addictive and determined trance. It’s not yet a battle I have won. The cycle is relentless.