I recently had a flash of inspiration about things I’ve done despite being riddled with social anxiety. There’s definitely a determined streak in me.
Why are Anxiety and Depression in Teens Rising so Quickly?
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?
Splitting behaviour in borderline personality disorder
Splitting behaviour is one of the identifying characteristics of borderline personality disorder. It means seeing things in either black or white.
Battling mental illness and trying to focus on exams
It takes courage to talk about how you feel when you’re battling mental illness. Your mental illness does not define you.
The Anger at Someone with Mental Illness No One Talks About
Is it okay to be angry at someone who struggles with mental illness? It’s a feeling of deep hurt that twists my stomach into knots.
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.
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.
A Review Of Techniques In Managing Depression
One way to manage your depression is to challenge your negative thoughts with positive statements and realistic thinking.
So many questions
It’s now almost 10 months since you left us (into double figures now). I’d love to be able to say it’s getting easier, but I’d be lying if I did.
‘Tis The Season
I love the vibrancy of the lights and candles, the atmosphere they create. I love the smells. Agnostic I may be, but the Christmas hymns are beautiful,
How to tackle the dishes when you’re overwhelmed and completely engulfed by depression
Moods get bad. Depression affects life. Life can create a mess. Even the most neurotypical person gets messy. Don’t overdo it.