I feel like we never talk about some of the ugly truths that are a part of struggling with your mental health. So I’d like to take the time today to do just that.
The Effects Of Living Your Life For Others
Do others come first; do you put yourself last? While this may seem very selfless and noble, it has consequences that will eventually catch up with you.
What To Do When Emotions Rise?
The emotions rise uncontrollably in their old familiarity. Immediately the mind tries to investigate the cause. What is the answer at times like these?
Enduring schizophrenia
Mental health problems have plagued and blighted me since I went to university in 1982. The diagnosis by psychiatrists is that I’m enduring schizophrenia.
School Summer Holidays and my Mental Health
I felt guilty that the house was a complete mess. I rarely managed to cook proper meals. Overwhelmed by everything, I was just wracked with guilt!
Fight Depression with Exercise
You’d love to get up and get going, but you can’t find the motivation. You hate the gym and you hate walking outside… exercise just isn’t your thing!
Don’t let anxiety win
I was going to cancel. But I needed a reason. What would my friend think of me? Would I regret not going? Would I really miss out?
Are you suffering from burnout?
As quickly as burnout can creep up on us like a shadow in the dark, with the right help and actions burnout can be eradicated just as quickly, too.
Moving house when you have mental health issues
I’m blessed to have a beautiful new house with my beautiful family, but this is a classic example of how mental illness does not discriminate!
The Anger Thing
Exercise, they say. Eat right. Take part in activities and socialize… You’re laughing hysterically or getting angry. It’s damn near impossible!
In Hell and High Water – There is a Way to Heal
My art is something I love, and it’s a way to heal. I do it primarily for therapeutic reasons as it takes me to another place and I feel peace.
The Place That Helps My Mental Health
The place that helps me is a big country park with so much greenery, a lake, and lots of open spaces. I just go there and forget about my shadow and battle.