My eyes sting with the start of tears, but they just don’t want to come out. Maybe letting them all go would help, but would I be able to stop?
Here We Go Again
My head is chaos. Here we go again. Paranoia creeps in round the edges, and I start to notice those intense feelings of panic.
When self-harm returned
The one thing that came into my mind, the only thing I knew was guaranteed to stop the feelings, was in the kitchen drawer.
Swimwear: The Blight of My Summer
It’s 2018 – why hasn’t anybody fixed this yet? Buggies are designed by NASA, phones are hi-tech pocket computers, but we can’t have swimwear that fits?
The Strain of Stress
Stress is a reaction to an overload of difficulties, and a reaction to that circumstance by an individual’s idiosyncratic learnt behaviour.
*TW* In Retrospect
College triggers a lot of underlying issues, which tend not to surface until you’re too far into the rabbit hole to comprehend what’s happened.
Let’s Talk About University and Student Mental Health
I’m researching student mental health and the role of academics. The sad reality is that student mental health problems are on the rise.
Why I No Longer Watch The News
Why mindlessly share the image of a dead child to confirm your own goodness? It’s someone else’s tragedy – where is the respect, the tact, the compassion?
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.
Construction Industry – shocking facts you may not know
From April 2015 to April 2016 there were just over 40 workplace accident fatalities. But over 400 deaths by suicide of construction workers.
Panic Attacks and Flashbacks
Refused help for anxiety, then blamed for suffering abuse, I attempted suicide. Now I know it wasn’t my fault, and tomorrow might get better.
Social?? Nooooo! Feeling awkward and silly
I’m struggling with being social. Drinks with friends, a party, days out, group outings or a works do – the prospect terrifies me. Fear and worry.