It’s been a crazy and confusing few months, which has got in the way of writing. From shock to deep sadness, to relief and happiness.
Dangling Fruit
What’s this darkness lying inside? | It kills our men… it’s suicide. | Men’s biggest killer up to fifty, | too many lives over swiftly.
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.
My truth: I am #1in4
I want to dedicate my life to helping people with mental health issues, so I should practise what I preach. This is my truth. I am #1in4
What’s wrong with me?
I can’t explain what it is. I feel good for a while, then a switch turns off inside me and I’m back to complete darkness. What’s wrong with me?
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!
Counselling, and Writing to Heal
This is going to be painful. This is going to hurt. But, you’re already in pain. You’re already hurting. Maybe writing will take some of that pain away.
I’m not ashamed of my antidepressants
The media portrays medication as personal failure, dependency, an attempt to be ‘fixed’.This damaging stigma makes people ashamed of antidepressants.
A little win is a win nonetheless
Celebrating little victories, times I don’t let the voice of social anxiety that lives in my brain whispering ‘everyone thinks you’re pathetic’ win.
Facing The Stigma of BPD
Tarnished as being difficult or manipulative, we are unheard. How can we speak out and defend ourselves against the stigma of BPD?
Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace
95% of employees calling in sick about stress would give a different reason for having time off. We’re afraid to talk about wellbeing in the workplace.
The Good, The Bad and The Really Bad
My life looks like a sham on the really bad days. The darkness whispers, ‘Who do you think you are? Admit it. You’re a failure.’