That’s the problem with talking about mental illness, you’re never quite sure who’s going to blame their behaviour on your illness.
Courage to Soar
Working with depression and anxiety is challenging when you keep it hidden. It takes courage to soar above the stigma that is attached to mental health and be open and honest with work colleagues.
Life and Being Told You Should End It
I have no friends or family or even a loved one as they can’t cope with me, but I do understand, as I can’t cope with myself.
Mentality – Being blamed for my illness
Being told by my friends that I had brought my anxiety and depression on by the way I act, well, being blamed for my illness almost killed me.
Anxiety and Depression: When I Feel Anxious
How I feel when I’m anxious by Anna, and Working to remain sane by Fi. Our readers share their experiences of anxiety and depression.
How my head works
Trying to ground myself has recently become a very hard thing to do. I have this sudden thought that I might be in a completely different universe where I can finally be happy. Getting myself out of that mindset is very hard.
Accepting it might always be this way
I was diagnosed with OCD almost a year ago. I’m better than I was. I’ve got to a point where I feel ‘OK’ – but the odd bad day still happens.
Being told “Stop crying anxiety; it’s all laziness”
I wasn’t ever crying anxiety or depression. I’d lived with it secretly for years and it was only when it finally got the better of me that I cracked.
Socially anxious
Bullying has made me depressed and socially anxious. I’m afraid of speaking or going out. Please speak out against bullying. It can even lead to suicide.
Depression – My Blessing and My Curse
I have learnt so much about myself and I’ve been able to help others. Reaching out can help save your life. Depression – my blessing as well as my curse.
Know Your Worth
By Laura I was unemployed when my spiral with OCD, depression and anxiety began. I’d been sacked from a previous role by an employer who falsified information to give them enough backup. I was distraught and lost all confidence. I felt worthless After 8 months, I felt worthless – I Continue Reading
Why is Self-care so hard?
By Sarah Henderson It sounds simple, taking care of yourself. In reality it can be one of the last things we do, getting pushed behind day to day activities. But self-care can really help how we live with depression and anxiety, and treat it when we are ill. The difficulty can Continue Reading