The call my brother and I received completely changed our lives. I remember the words clearly… we were told that that Mum had died.
The pain of grief
‘She’s gone.’ His voice cracks in raw emotion. I crumble. All I can think of are the times we spent together. You were the light. I miss you, dear friend.
The Day My Life Blew Apart
I was driving at about 125 mph. No intention of ever reaching home. Rational thought had left me. I could turn the wheel hard and tip the car over.
PTSD Symptoms and Treatment
PTSD is a mental illness that can develop after a traumatic experience. If you’ve experienced prolonged repetitive trauma, it’s called Complex PTSD.
A Poem About Love – If You Love Me
If you love me, come to me, don’t stay far away. Tell me why you love me, give me a reason to stay. If you love me, show me, talk and laugh and smile…
4 Reasons I’m Grateful for my Mental Illness
Mental illness sucks. But it’s helped me develop and grow as an individual. I’ve learnt to embrace the few positive things it has given me.
Dermatillomania: The Story of a Compulsive Skin Picker
The urge to pick is with me 24 hours a day. I enter this addictive and determined trance. It’s not yet a battle I have won. The cycle is relentless.
Taking steps forward
I had my dad for 30 wonderful years. He was an inspiration, and he didn’t deserve to die at 60. I do my best to step forward, to make positive choices.
Confessions of a Drama Addict; Healing after Abuse
Healing won’t be easy at first. But with the right help, guidance and support you will eventually flourish and become stronger day by day.
The Government and Mental Health in the UK – How It’s Affected My Life.
By Megan Adams We should remember that each and everyone experiences some kind of mental health issue in their lifetime. That statistic of ‘1 in 4 people a year will suffer from mental health issues’ is a bold statement. It also leads us to believe that depression and anxiety is Continue Reading
The Intruder
By NK I was startled when I heard the sudden knock on my door. It was pre-dawn, who could be it be? I wondered. I opened the door and I froze. Clad in black with a shawl draped around its neck and a leather bag slung over its shoulders was Continue Reading
Heartbreaks can be valuable for depressives
By Alan D.D. I can foresee the bad looks coming as soon as this is published. If you’re your worst enemy and fight your mind every day, why would you want to feel a heartbreak? What good could it do to someone mentally and emotionally unstable? I can understand the Continue Reading