This is how I fight depression – my coping techniques. And we can fight depression together. There are always people who care.
Why is Self-care so hard?
By Sarah Henderson It sounds simple, taking care of yourself. In reality it can be one of the last things we do, getting pushed behind day to day activities. But self-care can really help how we live with depression and anxiety, and treat it when we are ill. The difficulty can Continue Reading
Such a cliché: A depressed Goth
By Alan D.D. Misjudged and misunderstood are adjectives I’m very familiar with, since High School, and even for a while when I was in college. People thought they knew it all about me and would define me with the wrong words. I’ve always been loyal to myself, embraced what I stand Continue Reading
Adulting is hard. Being a Proper Adult!
By Sara-Jane Morphew Adulting is hard, we know this, but having to do proper adulting is something else!! It all started when my darling husband developed man flu after getting drowning wet working on some animal enclosure or something zooie outside in the rain all day. He had a high Continue Reading
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
How to Prevent and Treat Seasonal Affective Disorder at Home
By Bailey Chauner If long winter months drain you of energy and fill you with woe, you could be one of the millions of people battling with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Not everyone experiences the same symptoms, but warning signs include a depressed mood, a sense of hopelessness, decreased energy, Continue Reading
My Panic Attack
By Ella Taylor Panic Attack I’m sitting at my desk, headphones in, listening to the new Shed Seven album. My hand is in a lot of pain from the car accident a couple of weeks ago. All of a sudden, out of nowhere, I can feel the anxiety creeping in. Continue Reading
Depression, Anxiety and Self-Harming
By Damen Holmes A few things that are close to my heart right now I began self-harming when I was about 13. I’m not sure what put the idea in my head, but I started, and for a time it helped. At first I did my best to try and hide Continue Reading
Guess What – IT’S CHRISTMAS!
By Jo Bennett I briefly chatted with a lovely friend recently. ‘How are you?’ I asked. ‘It’s that time of year.’ ‘Ah..’ I nodded. ‘That time of year.’ She told me how, according to her mother, if she didn’t do the right thing – i.e. All the family get together 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
The key to a Christmas that doesn’t disappoint
By Elli I love Christmas: I love a reason to celebrate, to eat good food and make a fuss. I love the full sensory experience, the smells and the decorations, lighting the candles and listening to the music. I’m no scrooge! But I’m looking for the key to a Christmas Continue Reading
My November: Tracking My Mental Health
By Jody Elford I’ve been using the Daylio app for thirty-nine days now. It has been interesting and helpful to look back on the reports it had produced for November. I feel there is potential for a lot of insight to be gained from diarising habits and mood tracking that Continue Reading