how can I tell her to be brave if I can’t be brave? I push myself every single day, for her. I think she helps me, just as much as I help her.
5 tips for dating someone with anxiety
I’m a strong independent woman, not that one under a duvet! But when anxiety strikes, I can be hard work. I need patience and reassurance.
Starting Counselling
She was warm and kind. She told me she wouldn’t judge me for anything. I didn’t believe her, I judge myself, so why wouldn’t anyone else?
My Yoga & Meditation Challenge For Better Mental Health
There are about 20 yoga poses to help anxiety and depression, by calming our nervous system, decreasing heart rate, lowering blood pressure.
A letter to myself and anyone else who is not okay
The truth is, you are not okay right now, and that is okay. Honestly, it is. You feel low. And that’s okay. You don’t have to be great all the time.
My Journey from Desperation to Hope
By Sarah My journey from desperation to hope really started in January 2017. I have a long history of depression and anxiety, particularly social anxiety. On the whole, like many others, I have forced myself to battle on without any support, other than from my family. I Understood I Had Continue Reading
‘It will be alright’ – I keep on struggling
I keep on struggling day by day. Trying to get myself through the week as best I can. Promising myself that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
The Sickness
Oh these are no use, these pills, the sickness is becoming too much, thoughts really do kill, but this is my latest crutch.
Why I struggle to connect to people
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.
The Dread. The Frustration. The Anxiety
The anxiety’s getting worse. It feels like there’s no escape. Sometimes I look different because I’ve lost myself in the cycle.
Aaarrgghh…what is with the phone related anxiety??
Phone related anxiety is my kryptonite, my Achilles heel, my weak link. I use my phone for everything else, but calls are my worst trigger!
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?