Reducing the stigma around mental health
By Elli The storm that hit Liverpool a few weeks ago has left its mark. Just like my life, the storm of depression has taken its toll. However, it has shown me when it is okay to let your friends down. The tree that fell across our road has been Continue Reading
By Elli “How are you doing?” It sounds like an everyday question, but me it started me on my path to recovery. This simple inquiry undid my barriers to recovery. I had my first panic attack at 22. I didn’t know that was what it was called, or that it Continue Reading
By Elli Dear you, I see you. You cover it well, but I know how tired you are. Pretending you are coping, painting on a bright smile and saying, ‘Everything is fine.’ Worn out from hiding the effort it is taking you to get through each day. You rarely let Continue Reading
By Elli Being too busy is, for me, often the first step on the path to deteriorating mental health. I have made many changes to build a life where I manage my mental health. One of the most important disciplines I have started to build is the practice of less. Continue Reading
A To-Don’t List: A list for anyone overwhelmed and stressed, for those who worry too much about what we cannot control. A list for the over-thinkers.
By Elli Today is World Mental Health Day. I was going to repost a previously written blog, but instead I felt a strong urge to write to you today, if you are in despair. I’ve been there, in despair I know how you feel. I have been you, I have Continue Reading
By Elli Anxiety is a beast and it has no manners. It never waited for me to get dressed or have my breakfast before it pounced. It sat on the end of my bed waiting for me to open my eyes, dictating to me how the day would start. As Continue Reading