When a moment arises where I have to make a decision, my heart immediately starts pounding, I can literally feel my chest tightening.
She had to travel through madness to find herself
I didn’t do anything wrong, this is because of stuff that was done to me, not because I’m a bad person. So I refuse to hide.
Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace
95% of employees calling in sick about stress would give a different reason for having time off. We’re afraid to talk about wellbeing in the workplace.
Mental Health Stigma in India
Mental health stigma in India is the bane of our democracy. Due to job loss, ostracism, accusations of being a nuisance, stigma becomes internalized.
We All Need Some Definition Sometimes
A rambling, incoherent mess, wreaking havoc in your mind. A demon within you, that on the best days you merely learn to live with.
An A-Z of Self-Care
Your brain tells you NOT to look after yourself. That you’re not worthy of care and don’t deserve it. We need to overrule that horrid voice.
Anger
Sadly, we all have a breaking point. I’ve found myself in situations where I need to have that physical release of energy.
Flashbacks – My Younger Self Wakes
I’m six again, standing in that corner where my step-mum has been punishing me, maybe for the last 24 hours or longer. I’m not allowed to move.
Physical Manifestations of Mental Health Conditions
Chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia, arthritis and migraine are commonly physical manifestations of mental health conditions.
I Will Not Tolerate Your Abuse
I will not tolerate your abuse. I will not take your beatings. I will not accept your bullying. I will not listen to your bull.
How to help someone with PND
How to help someone with PND: be there for them. That’s literally it. You don’t have to have the right answers or be able to ‘fix’ anything.
Stress Awareness Day and Young Men’s Mental Health
With November 7th being National Stress Awareness Day, it’s a good time to highlight the effect that stress can have on mental health.