Reducing the stigma around mental health
By Jennifer Catherine Medication is a common treatment for many mental illnesses, but it is also very stigmatised. Many people still think that if you need to take medication for a non-physical illness then you are crazy and should be locked away. I believe that you should do whatever it Continue Reading
By Victoria Jane I would just like to make it clear that I am not athletic by any stretch. And I would rather sit on my backside and chomp on a whole cheesecake than go for an hour’s jog in the freezing-cold rain! That said, I am a firm believer Continue Reading
By Anonymous I have been considering my reasons for not wanting to have children and know, in my heart, amid the list of a thousand points, there’s one that I’m actually slightly ashamed of. Here is my reasoning.. We know there are people out there that use recreational drugs, perhaps Continue Reading
By Lindsay A significant cause of some of my mental distress and dysfunction over the years has come from a relatively recently discovered realisation. Namely, I’ve tried too hard to protect both myself and others from strong emotions, either positive or negative. Coping mechanisms I’m sure we’re all familiar with Continue Reading
So this isn’t hyperbole: I would get out there on the street and put my life on the line if that would get us single payer. I wouldn’t have to think twice.
Recovery doesn’t have a destination, I don’t think it ever will. Recovery has a direction but of course, you will sometimes trip over your laces.
Helping to understand what it is like to live with Bipolar. What is a good day like? What it’s like to get the diagnosis? and more.
Today I was told I must be really strong to keep getting up & coming to work even when I’m having a horrendous anxiety day. Truth is, I don’t feel either of those things.
On a 16-week wait for mental health support, despite being on ‘suicide watch’, a thoroughbred escapee from the livery yard behind my house saved me.
We all need to remember that these people are in our lives because they choose to be. Value them. Appreciate them and make sure they know
Let me tell you that my personal nightmare and countless other stories far more serious than mine prove that our mind and body are even more connected than all the new age gurus tell us.
By Lauren Ruddock Well, last week I finally did it. I left my job. At the moment, it’s quite a difficult thing to adjust to but realistically it was the only option. The people were amazing frankly, and were what kept me sane and hanging on for grim death for so Continue Reading