Reducing the stigma around mental health
By LegoBeast Shame, guilt, failure … it’s amazing that in my good months and thankfully I have many I really try so hard to remove this stigma around mental health – I am devoted to it. You shouldn’t feel ashamed, I want to reassure people that feeling in turmoil fighting Continue Reading
By TopicsWithPassion Children’s mental health is an issue in Canada and many other countries. Mental illness is a killer disease it harms us to an extend of suicidal thoughts. I started to ask for help for my child a year ago But couldn’t get any because she wasn’t depressed enough Continue Reading
By Annongirl20 Panic attacks, my breath a tragic victim to the abundant anxiety that dominated my whole being. This was a very frequent occurrence for me. A very deadly seeming one. My period of attacks consumed me until recently, a happier time, a time full of romance, self discovery, and Continue Reading
By Richard Dixon In memory of Glenn Dixon – To Paradise for Glenn Fundraising Walk Supported by Her Grace, The Duchess of Northumberland 150 Miles in 8 Days We are organising a 150 mile, 8 day, walk from Newcastle to Glasgow in August this year. This is in memory of Continue Reading
By Mental Drama Queen I’m about to make a point. It’s one I learnt the hard way over the last year. Now it may not be a popular one but I’m saying it anyway. I’m going to give you some real life scenarios. Be honest with yourself when you read Continue Reading
By Connie Nagy…. Carl’s Mom Suffering in secret This is what I know and have learned since finding this picture on my son’s phone in November 2018. Carl secretly suffered from severe anxiety and who knows for how long as he never showed any signs of anxiety and decided to Continue Reading
By Jessica Evans What sets them apart? Both forms of PTSD can be very debilitating and life altering. They share many similarities, but there are some very specific things that set the two apart. PTSD Let’s start with PTSD, or post traumatic stress disorder. There is some controversy over whether Continue Reading
By Frances Beck Yesterday was the anniversary of the day we said our final goodbyes to my boy, but I was really keen to not let this be another significant date, so I tried to not let it be a big deal. Unfortunately, that memo didn’t reach my emotions. Oh Continue Reading
Stigma is still out there and it is silencing sufferers who need our help. Please, be part of the solution. Educate yourself and those around you.
Without fear, we’d probably get into stupid situations that would kill us. But when does a fear cross the line and become irrational?
Pointless questions, ‘what ifs’ and ‘if onlys’ won’t bring him back. I’m just so sorry that I couldn’t save you, Conor.
I think dreams can be an interesting insight into your subconscious, which is why I’m so excited to be starting a new series on my blog.