Mental health problems have plagued and blighted me since I went to university in 1982. The diagnosis by psychiatrists is that I’m enduring schizophrenia.
School Summer Holidays and my Mental Health
I felt guilty that the house was a complete mess. I rarely managed to cook proper meals. Overwhelmed by everything, I was just wracked with guilt!
My Seeds: Things that have helped me regain my identity
When I gave myself some time to breathe, I discovered my seeds: the qualities, passions, and feelings that make me who I am.
You’re Back
You’re back | What do you want? | You can’t have my soul | It’s not mine to grant | You want my sanity? | My peace of mind?
Finding Beauty After Trauma
Allowing ourselves to peek out from behind the clouds of despair that often follow a traumatic event and see the beauty around us is life-giving.
Fight Depression with Exercise
You’d love to get up and get going, but you can’t find the motivation. You hate the gym and you hate walking outside… exercise just isn’t your thing!
20 Of The Best Quotes About Life That Speak To My Soul
I hope you’ll enjoy these 20 quotes about life as much as I do. You can find motivation, inspiration, and humor in so many things.
Moving house when you have mental health issues
I’m blessed to have a beautiful new house with my beautiful family, but this is a classic example of how mental illness does not discriminate!
Meditation and Depression
Meditation is about awareness of our thoughts, taking breaths and being aware of your breath, your body, and your surroundings.
The Anger Thing
Exercise, they say. Eat right. Take part in activities and socialize… You’re laughing hysterically or getting angry. It’s damn near impossible!
The Place That Helps My Mental Health
The place that helps me is a big country park with so much greenery, a lake, and lots of open spaces. I just go there and forget about my shadow and battle.
This is a Bad Idea – Sharing with Others
I can’t connect with my emotions. When they surface, my core defence mechanism is to forget. How can I get help if I can’t explain how I feel?