If you could see my mental illness then things would be different, I’m sure. But you can’t, so there is a huge stigma attached that makes me hide in shame.
Opening up the bonnet – A millennial view on life, tragedy and battling mental health
The call my brother and I received completely changed our lives. I remember the words clearly… we were told that that Mum had died.
Metaphors To Help People Understand Mental Illness
Mental illness can be hard to explain, as there are rarely any physical symptoms. I’m using metaphors to help people understand mental illness.
Teenagers and mental health – carer tips
Self-harm, eating disorders and drugs really challenge your primal instinct to protect your teenager. Balancing boundaries, freedom and danger is hard.
How to love a Highly Sensitive Person, like me.
It’s hard being a Highly Sensitive Person, and even harder learning how to love a Highly Sensitive Person. Especially one with depression and anxiety.
Feels Like Home
It’s like that feeling after a long holiday, wandering within the familiar walls and climbing into a familiar bed. A sense of belonging with someone.
It’s Nearly Over… I’m on the Up!
I’m on the up! It’s taken strength, determination, love for myself, and a certain popular figure who has made me smile. I’ve started to believe in myself.
These days are ours, happy and free (Oh Happy Days)
Birthdays, holidays and glorious sunshine! Everything is so relaxed and chilled out, it is doing my mental health the world of good, it’s unreal.
Allies in Recovery: Use and Overuse of Collateral Support
Burnout in caregivers impacts the quality of life of people with a mental health diagnosis. We need to research best practice to prevent abuse.
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.
Bambi On Ice – Getting Back Up
Once again I’ve slipped. Depression and anxiety really are a relentless pair of bastards. But once again, I’m getting back up.
Dear mom, how can I help you understand my mind?
Dear mom, how can I help you understand my mind, if I do not understand it myself? I need help. I am struggling to fight all these nightmares all on my own.