I didn’t want to be alive. Then I saw a glimpse of happiness that I know can exist, and that is what is making me hold on, even by just a thread.
How I became 1 in 4
I was working hard, really hard! Working late, thinking about work, dreaming about work, worrying, suddenly it all mattered far too much. I became 1 in 4.
Welcome to Honesty
Being honest about my mental illness has played a huge role in my recovery. Once I stopped hiding my mental illness, I accepted who I am.
How drawing helped me recover from major depression and gave my life meaning
I have discovered the healing power of drawing. I’m here today through my recovery journey using drawing. Drawing saved my life. Now I want to teach others.
It’s Nearly Over… I’m on the Up!
I’m on the up! It’s taken strength, determination, love for myself, and a certain popular figure who has made me smile. I’ve started to believe in myself.
These days are ours, happy and free (Oh Happy Days)
Birthdays, holidays and glorious sunshine! Everything is so relaxed and chilled out, it is doing my mental health the world of good, it’s unreal.
Why do we seek validation from others?
Why do we seek validation from others? Try to prove a point to the naysayers who judged us? I’m switching the ratio around. I NEED to do things for me!
Losing Balance
I’ve been so busy being well, I’ve forgotten how I got there. I’ve been falling down a dark hole, losing balance. It’s time to reassess and adjust my life.
Bambi On Ice – Getting Back Up
Once again I’ve slipped. Depression and anxiety really are a relentless pair of bastards. But once again, I’m getting back up.
I am healed, but I still need patience
Finally free of abuse and toxic relationships, I’m healed, my scars fading. Hypervigilant, absent-minded, I need patience from my inner circle.
PTSD Symptoms and Treatment
PTSD is a mental illness that can develop after a traumatic experience. If you’ve experienced prolonged repetitive trauma, it’s called Complex PTSD.
Elusive Recovery: A Poem
I cannot see past this. The pain overwhelms me. Is recovery real? How long does it take? Is it even possible? How will I know what recovery looks like?