What is causing this sudden spike in anxiety and depression in teens? It has become a frightening epidemic over the last few years, but why?
Reflections – Have you thought about killing yourself?
Please look out for your friends and family who are struggling. Ask the question, ‘Have you thought about killing yourself?’
Why do I share my mental health story?
I intend to keep fighting. For my own mental health yes, but for others too. I want there to be a day when people don’t call me brave for sharing my story.
Back from a mental health break
In those dark moments, I wanted to switch off the light. But, I promise you, I am glad I failed. IT DOES GET BETTER. You grow stronger.
What’s it like to be in therapy?
There’s the little seed in me that focuses on the future, on being ‘better’. I don’t know what ‘better’ looks like yet, and nor do I expect a miracle cure.
What It Feels Like To Have A Panic Attack
Imagine a moment in your life where you felt an extreme amount of fear. Take that extreme fear and combine it with feeling like you’re about to die.
A Neighbourhood Called Rejection
One foot over the border into the land of Rejection and it’s there, smack right in front of me. It can’t be ignored. I bumped into it hard.
Managing the Fear and Anxiety of the Unknown
Tasks that we will have to perform in the near future can scare us. Visualize yourself doing the task to increase confidence.
Men are from Mars – Men’s Mental Health
We’re human beings. We have emotions and we have feelings. But we feel we have to be tough and strong. What about men’s mental health?
Protect yourself – A parting of the ways from toxicity
You’re an adult, in charge of your own life, and you can choose who your friends and supporters are. If the toxic people just happen to be family members – too bad!
Anxiety Made Me Do It – Hating Myself
I was sitting last night absolutely hating myself. That voice was back, telling me how I’m such a horrible person and people would be better off without me.
Unpaid work trials
I was offered a paid job that required lived experience of mental illness, But then the charity tried to take advantage by asking me to work for free.