I’m not stuck up, I’m afraid. I’m not shy, I have anxiety. I’m not boring, I struggle to connect to people. I spent months alone, but I’m not so afraid now.
Broken Heart or Broken Brain?
Anxiety can cause the same symptoms as a heart attack or angina. I had to see the doctor – was it a case of broken heart or broken brain?
Learning To Forgive Myself
Forgive yourself and not them, is what we all deserve to hear. I don’t need to forgive my abusers. I forgive myself and I’m no longer ashamed. I’m proud.
Let Them Know. Silence Could Have Killed Me
Silence holds a great power. It can help or damn you, and it nearly killed me. Finding the courage to speak about my mental health helped to heal me.
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.
Welcome To My Panic Attack
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.
A Battle That Never Seems To End…
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
Work isn’t working anymore
By Sara-Jane Morphew So I did it, I tried to go back to work. I felt I needed to at least try; I couldn’t make any decisions about what might be next until I had tried to return. Everything was under control, I felt well, I was good. My hours Continue Reading
Anxiety and panic attacks: a conversation
By Elli Last month, my friend Sri and I had a four-day break in Lisbon. We are old friends – we met in sixth form – and have not holidayed together since we were 19, a fabulous two-week adventure in Italy, as you asked. This break had been a long Continue Reading
When You Need To Take A Break Due To Mental Illness
By Andressa Andrade Earlier this year I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. I had been struggling with my physical health for months, and had a stomach illness that made me feel sick all the time. Because I could barely eat anything and lost a lot of weight, leaving the Continue Reading
But you don’t look unwell… and other short stories
By Lou Bell But you don’t look unwell I am a mum and a wife. I have ADHD and ASD, and some of my children have inherited these conditions as well. Every day is a battle. A battle to stay calm, to stay focused and to stay positive… and that’s Continue Reading
When Anxiety Attacks
By Martin Seville A first-hand account of what it’s like to have an anxiety attack. Why share? When posting about anxiety, I wanted to share with people what it’s like to have anxiety attacks. I believe this is useful for those who: • suffer from anxiety attacks: to demonstrate empathy Continue Reading