Finding an outlet to express your worries, symptoms and fears can be a life-saver. Working out the right option for you can be daunting.
The Importance of Basic Self-Care: A Cautionary Tale
The rapid deterioration – perfectly healthy to a gaping black crumbling chasm within a few short months – alarmed me greatly. I’ve been an idiot!
What to expect when starting antidepressants
The first few months, think of yourself as a poorly sick caterpillar in a cocoon, resting, ready to emerge. Keep on telling yourself it will pass.
Mindfulness meditation
Mindfulness meditation teaches you that feelings are part of life. It helps you accept them without judgement. Here are some ways to get started.
Why I No Longer Watch The News
Why mindlessly share the image of a dead child to confirm your own goodness? It’s someone else’s tragedy – where is the respect, the tact, the compassion?
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.
7 Harsh Truths About Life That May Actually Surprise You
I don’t mind the harsh truths about life. I actually embrace them. I’m much better prepared to handle things when I have at least an idea of what to expect.
Are you co-dependent?
I realised I was co-dependant when the narcissist discarded me. After months helping him and being there for him, I was left wondering ‘What now?’
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.
Social media and mental health
Social media can cause envy, frustration and addiction. It’s worse for young people, and risks our mental health. How to use it wisely.
Taking that first step to finding support
‘What have you got to be miserable about?’ ‘Man up!’ Stigma stops us opening up. It takes courage to take that first step, but please seek support.
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!