So many people are working really hard to look calm. It’s a battle. Look around. We all need compassion and understanding.
My Mental Illness Does Not Disqualify Me From A Career
I can keep a steady job but my mental health really can disrupt my work. I wish I could have time off, but I’m scared my illnesses would be exposed.
I’m trying not to hate you, New Year, I’m trying to survive you
I don’t want to hate New Year. But it always makes me cry. If you struggle with festivity, you’re not alone. This is how I get through such times
Surviving Manipulation – the Unholy Gaslight
That’s the problem with talking about mental illness, you’re never quite sure who’s going to blame their behaviour on your illness.
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.
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