Reducing the stigma around mental health
By Dr. Ramesh Kumaran I used to work as a medical doctor and, like many doctors, I suffered from depression and anxiety. I was very compliant with my medications and consultations. But our hospital industry does not recognize the needs of people having mental health issues, even if they are Continue Reading
By Amysboarderlineworld I have always worked. From quite a young age, I worked on weekends and evenings in pub kitchens, I did a waitress job, I did a lot of cleaning and worked as a shop assistant. Quite often as I got older I worked two jobs. I love to Continue Reading
By Amysboarderlineworld For anyone that knows me or reads my blog you will know that I have a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). I have had some great responses and feedback but also have experienced some negativity and stigma. Worst of all, and what I am writing about in Continue Reading
By Lindsay From some of my other musings, you may have picked up that I’ve lost a couple of jobs in my time. Two due to my mental ill health, but I’ve also been made redundant. I’ve been to a decent number of job interviews, and have worked out some Continue Reading
By Eloise I, like so many other people, deal with anxiety on a daily basis. It creeps its way into so many aspects of my life. As I write this, anxiety is preventing me from calling my local medical centre to book an appointment. But the topic of this blog Continue Reading
Today I was told I must be really strong to keep getting up & coming to work even when I’m having a horrendous anxiety day. Truth is, I don’t feel either of those things.
By Lauren Ruddock Well, last week I finally did it. I left my job. At the moment, it’s quite a difficult thing to adjust to but realistically it was the only option. The people were amazing frankly, and were what kept me sane and hanging on for grim death for so Continue Reading
A month ago I was living at home and working 9-5 in an office that destroyed my mental health. Now I’m a flat 400 miles from my family home and I left the office job behind.
I’m writing an autobiography about my life with Bipolar Disorder over 69 years. The title will be Simply the Best and the Best is yet to Come
I recently had a flash of inspiration about things I’ve done despite being riddled with social anxiety. There’s definitely a determined streak in me.
I was offered a paid job that required lived experience of mental illness, But then the charity tried to take advantage by asking me to work for free.
Am I really still too ill to work? It will get to a point where I can only know by trying. Of course, the thought of trying is hugely anxiety-inducing.