Today I thought I would write down some self care ideas for depression, for you to try out on those days when you need a little pick me up!
The Not Lazy Girl’s Guide To Making Cooking Slightly Less Of A Struggle
It’s not lazy, it’s prioritising. There’s no shame in using these convenience products to lighten your load when you’re struggling.
Dealing With Anxiety And Depression
I know that everyone has to go through thunderstorms, hurricanes, a tornado or two, even a tidal wave. It’s these situations that test us.
Self Advocacy is Important for Quality Mental Health Care & Quality of Life
There was nobody else to speak up for me. So I learned that I am my own best advocate and need to trust my instincts more.
What To Do When Depression Hits
If we practise the ability to re-frame our perceptions of any situation, then it becomes less and less likely that we will fall into depression.
Learn About Your Illness to Thrive With It
Have a safety plan in place. The key thing is knowing your illness, what triggers it, and when it’s getting out of control.
My Yoga & Meditation Challenge For Better Mental Health
There are about 20 yoga poses to help anxiety and depression, by calming our nervous system, decreasing heart rate, lowering blood pressure.
The Time I Fled a Workshop in Tears
All of my insecurities bellowed at me at once. Raging and humiliated, I sobbed out my fury. I hated myself. I am still very nervy.
Mental Illness Can Damage Both The Brain And The Body
The pains and turbulence of mental illness might damage the brain and body for now. But the journey to recovery is far from over, and we will succeed.
A letter to myself and anyone else who is not okay
The truth is, you are not okay right now, and that is okay. Honestly, it is. You feel low. And that’s okay. You don’t have to be great all the time.
My Journey from Desperation to Hope
By Sarah My journey from desperation to hope really started in January 2017. I have a long history of depression and anxiety, particularly social anxiety. On the whole, like many others, I have forced myself to battle on without any support, other than from my family. I Understood I Had Continue Reading
How I am rebuilding my confidence
I’m rebuilding my confidence by dancing again. I’m a work in progress. Under construction. One tiny dance step at a time.