We’ve all been guilty of allowing the monster of self-doubt to take over and prevent us from taking chances. If you’re always doubting yourself, you’ll end up going in circles
The Samaritans
The first time I called the Samaritans was from a payphone at the bottom of the stairs in a homeless shelter. It was late at night. A Samaritan answered.
‘Tis The Season
I love the vibrancy of the lights and candles, the atmosphere they create. I love the smells. Agnostic I may be, but the Christmas hymns are beautiful,
How to tackle the dishes when you’re overwhelmed and completely engulfed by depression
Moods get bad. Depression affects life. Life can create a mess. Even the most neurotypical person gets messy. Don’t overdo it.
Dear Psychiatrist…
Dear psychiatrist, I know you thought you were helping me by giving me a diagnosis. But now, doctors refuse to treat me and people don’t trust me.
Protect yourself – A parting of the ways from toxicity
You’re an adult, in charge of your own life, and you can choose who your friends and supporters are. If the toxic people just happen to be family members – too bad!
Ugly Acronyms: the stigma attached to personality disorders
A EUPD diagnosis shortens your life by 20 years. Doctors routinely disbelieve us when we’re ill, due to the stigma attached to personality disorders.
What is the Link between Mental Health and Oral Health?
Psychiatric disorders lead to a higher likelihood of dental problems and tooth loss, but having serious oral problems can also affect our mental health.
Think before you speak – Damaging Words
‘I think you just wallow. You’ve got to push yourself. Sort yourself out. Now, try to get yourself a bit more cheerful, will you?’
Counselling, and Writing to Heal
This is going to be painful. This is going to hurt. But, you’re already in pain. You’re already hurting. Maybe writing will take some of that pain away.
I’m not ashamed of my antidepressants
The media portrays medication as personal failure, dependency, an attempt to be ‘fixed’.This damaging stigma makes people ashamed of antidepressants.
What do you have to be thankful for?
Reflecting, I’m thankful I didn’t take the decorations down. I am heartbroken, but I choose to be thankful for the good in my life, the warmth and love.