The power of the pride and hope I feel cannot be underestimated. Listing everything I’ve achieved despite my depression helped me see a better future ahead.
My Mental Illness Does Not Disqualify Me From A Career
I can keep a steady job but my mental health really can disrupt my work. I wish I could have time off, but I’m scared my illnesses would be exposed.
Why Do We Think Our Brain Doesn’t Get Sick?
We discredit mental health when it comes to sick days. But without the brain, we’d be dead. The brain works the hardest, so let your brain have a break!
Courage to Soar
Working with depression and anxiety is challenging when you keep it hidden. It takes courage to soar above the stigma that is attached to mental health and be open and honest with work colleagues.
Anxiety and Depression: When I Feel Anxious
How I feel when I’m anxious by Anna, and Working to remain sane by Fi. Our readers share their experiences of anxiety and depression.
2017 in Review: it wasn’t all that bad…look!
It hasn’t been our best year. It’s been hard, yes, but we survived. We are here stronger than ever and ready for the next challenge: we are ready for 2018
Pouring from an empty cup: self-care for care givers
My thoughts on self-care, particularly for those of us in caring professions, looking after other people, or supporting people with mental illnesses.
Depression – My Blessing and My Curse
I have learnt so much about myself and I’ve been able to help others. Reaching out can help save your life. Depression – my blessing as well as my curse.
Know Your Worth
By Laura I was unemployed when my spiral with OCD, depression and anxiety began. I’d been sacked from a previous role by an employer who falsified information to give them enough backup. I was distraught and lost all confidence. I felt worthless After 8 months, I felt worthless – I Continue Reading
Work isn’t working anymore
By Sara-Jane Morphew So I did it, I tried to go back to work. I felt I needed to at least try; I couldn’t make any decisions about what might be next until I had tried to return. Everything was under control, I felt well, I was good. My hours Continue Reading
Both the Consumer and the Provider – Bipolar is not for the Weak
By Abigail E. Fliege My story began when I was fourteen years old. I was sexually violated and I spun into a clinical depression. I was given an antidepressant and later became manic. Most people with bipolar disorder cannot be given an antidepressant without a mood stabilizer, but nobody knew. Continue Reading
I feel the need to Cocoon
By Sara-Jane Morphew I feel the need to cocoon. A random phrase I know, but this completely sums up how I feel after my first week back at work. I’m not going to lie, I am struggling to write this. I am so tired. But I haven’t written in ages Continue Reading