Reducing the stigma around mental health
By OnetuffMudder Well, last night I got a text after 10 pm from my mom’s BFF, asking if I had seen or heard from my mother. I answered, “No, not since I dropped her off at her group this afternoon, before I went to the hospital to pick up the Continue Reading
By Amysboarderlineworld I think that everyone at some point in their lives will have felt anxious. It’s a natural feeling to have, but to suffer with an anxiety disorder is quite different. Anxiety affects people in different ways, so here I am going to be talking about my anxiety and Continue Reading
Think Positive, Stay Active and Get Ready to Fight Arthritis By Ravi Experiencing pain can be the toughest part of arthritis. It not only breaks the positive spirit of people, but also depresses them over time. In conditions like arthritis, the pain is excruciating, and the result could be the Continue Reading
By Gabriela Uncertainty… I’ve touched on my fear of uncertainty before. The not-knowing has the ability to deflate me and provoke an intense emotional reaction. Here I am, telling you to look me in the eyes and tell me everything you dislike about me. Be brutally honest about why you Continue Reading
By Ella Taylor Panic Attack I’m sitting at my desk, headphones in, listening to the new Shed Seven album. My hand is in a lot of pain from the car accident a couple of weeks ago. All of a sudden, out of nowhere, I can feel the anxiety creeping in. Continue Reading
By Heather Page “I’m only human and I crash and I break down” Christina Perri – Human *TRIGGER WARNING* This is a snippet of my life story. If you feel like it, have a read. I left school in July 2015 and submitted my UCAS application on 4 December 2017. Continue Reading
By Damen Holmes A few things that are close to my heart right now I began self-harming when I was about 13. I’m not sure what put the idea in my head, but I started, and for a time it helped. At first I did my best to try and hide Continue Reading
By Anonymous I don’t always think people talk about mental health issues enough, yet awareness is so important. People might not always know what’s going on with you. It’s not always something you can see from the outside. Because of this, I think a lot of people may not always Continue Reading
Sometimes I don’t understand my brain, and I am okay admitting that sometimes I need some help. Now I am able to recognize when I need an extra hand to pull me back up.
Difficult physical and emotional sensations can often be overwhelming as our mind becomes like a hamster seeking solutions. Meditation can help overcome these
I was gasping for breath, I thought I was going to die. It’s still a battle that never seems to end. Speaking to just one person can make all the difference
By Amysboarderlineworld Christmas is almost here! The shops are full to bursting of people buying gifts, food and drink. Everyone seems to be sharing their beautiful Christmas trees all over social media and the Christmas songs are now all that can be heard on the radio or in the shops. Continue Reading