At the beginning of April, I started to come off my medication. My depression had hit a four year low, and my anxiety a four year high. To be honest it was all because of work. That was the root of my issues, and I realised then that my medication …
Today I was signed off work for two weeks for my depression. I haven’t felt this bad four about five or six years and I’ve considered cutting. I won’t; I’m pretty sure of that actually but I spent a good hour at work yesterday trying not to cry and then …
So, the last week has been a bit hectic. I like to post twice a week at least – it keeps me writing and keeps this place active and you all something to read. I’ve managed to keep up the twice-weekly posts for a while now, thanks to writing ahead …
Do you suffer from anxiety? Perhaps you have an exam coming up or you have a loved one or a medical condition you are worried about? Anxiety is worrying about future events which may or may not happen. It has a destructive effect on our lives, it makes us stressed, …
Today is World Mental Health Day. And as I said to a colleague recently I am very open about my mental health. For years since my health has improved, I have written blog posts about my illness and diagnosis. I have even written about mental health for The Mighty. I …
Being a teenager is not easy what with the raging hormones and boiling tempers. However, things could take a seriously awkward and disturbing turn if in addition to being a teenager; you recognize gender issues as well. Suddenly, the otherwise supportive family and friends are not so supportive anymore and …
Welcome back to the Mental Health Moments Link Up. It’s been a while but as I write more and post more stuff on the Mighty and see more bloggers out there talking about their mental health I knew I wanted to bring it back. For more information check out the …
Remember Mental Health Moments? I’m bringing the link up back. It sort of died as my son was born and I was too busy to even blog, let alone blog, run a link up (even a monthly one) and work and have a tiny baby in the house. Things calmed …
I have a confession to make; once I didn’t shower or bathe for five years. Not once. Now, this isn’t something I talk about often, I mean think about it who really wants to admit that they managed to go without showering for that long. Hell, I know people who …
March 1st is Self Injury Awareness Day I started self harming when I was around 19 for around a decade or so. I stopped cutting regulary about six years ago and haven’t cut at all for over two years. And only twice at all in the last four years. At …
