Feeling euphoric speaks for itself, it’s amazing, and I struggle to let go of this feeling! But on the whole am I feeling healthy? No, I’m not.
Anxiety Symptom Checklist
Every day is different. Some days are harder fights than others, but understanding and care of our own minds is something we should never take for granted.
Things have started turning again
I can’t keep on top of simple tasks. My mind is fuzzy and confused. I feel like I’m floating in a bubble. I’m just so exhausted. I’m so drained.
Top 11 Tips for Healthier Sleep Habits
Sleep issues creep up on people at different points of their lives, and healthier sleep habits can help to resolve these problems.
Inexplicable Panic!
Why? There’s nothing I can pinpoint feeling panicked about. It occurs to me to check my heartbeat. Faster than normal. Is this panic physical or mental?
When Everyday Life Becomes Overwhelming
Depression makes me so tired. Chores pile up for days or weeks, and one small thing can push me over the edge. Writing helps me feel less overwhelmed.
4 Ways to Beat Everyday Stress
Having a routine is so important when you are living with a mental health condition. Here are my 4 ways to take control and banish stressful mornings.
My Journey from Desperation to Hope
By Sarah My journey from desperation to hope really started in January 2017. I have a long history of depression and anxiety, particularly social anxiety. On the whole, like many others, I have forced myself to battle on without any support, other than from my family. I Understood I Had Continue Reading
An Attempt to Explain Depression
By Sophie Ann It’s hard to explain depression to someone who doesn’t suffer it. I feel like I have a rucksack on my back that is full of bricks. It weighs me down and making me constantly feel empty and down. Even in sleep, I can feel the bag, making Continue Reading
Sleeping Through Depression and Insomnia
Today I want to talk about depression and insomnia. Both have such a strong impact on everyday life. Sometimes it is so incredibly hard to sleep.
Collection of Short Stories
Joys of having a baby By Emily I’m Emily, I’m 29, and 22 months ago I had a baby girl born at 30 weeks. The whole experience was a traumatic one, ending in our baby girl being in intensive care for eight weeks before coming home. And she had to have numerous Continue Reading
Sleep: The Other Half of my Bipolar Medication
By Wendy K Williamson Despite having lived with bipolar disorder for over twenty years, it wasn’t until my current psychiatrist and psychologist incorporated regular dialogues about sleep that I finally tuned in. My psychologist reminded me at many appointments that sleep was the other half of my bipolar medication. And Continue Reading