Who am I, who am I trying to be? | I am lost | Living in a fantasy to bury the the reality | Making myself the mystery | A strong facade hiding the pain
Achieving Sustainable Business Success Through Employee Mental Fitness
Improving the mental health and mental fitness of your employees does not need to come at the expense of company performance. In fact it enhances it.
9 Reasons Mothers Don’t Speak About Postpartum Depression
In our dreams of becoming mothers, we pictured it blissful and beautiful. We imagined sitting in a rocking chair, singing lullabies to a sleepy, happy baby.
This is what progress looks like
This will be a process, and at this point I’m unsure what people’s responses will be. But I’m certain it will reach at least one person. That’s a victory
Depression in College: My Experience
Living just felt like a constant struggle, like wading in the middle of the ocean. All I craved was happiness. But I didn’t realise I was depressed.
Nobody gets me
Nobody cared. I would cry myself to sleep, scream along to Simple Plan, but no one ever entered my room to ask if I was okay, and I kept sinking.
The Criminalization of Mental Illness
My schizophrenia emerged at university. I kept turning up at the department offices and behaving bizarrely. I needed help, but instead I was arrested.
My Bipolar February 2018 – The Other Paul
I don’t have to see the other Paul, I can feel him stood on the other side with intent in his soul. He’s patiently waiting for my weaknesses to let him in.
Stuck for words? What to say to someone who’s struggling
Words can be the things to break or save you, so it can be hard knowing what to say to someone who is struggling. What do you say, what do you do?
From housebound to home
I was trapped inside. I could not leave my bed, let alone my house. I could not answer the door. But I sought help, and now my house no longer shackles me.
Change Perceptions and Stop Stigma
Five years ago, I was at my lowest point and really didn’t see a future. Today, I’m helping to change perceptions of mental health and stop stigma.
I Could Be a Wellbeing Champion
I feel honoured that I’ve been asked to become a Wellbeing Champion at work. It’s a real confidence boost, and shows me how far I’ve come.