***TRIGGER WARNING***This post has examples of ableist language which some might find confronting and / or triggering. Please only read on if you feel able to. For more information on charitable organisations who can support your mental health when you’re experiencing physical challenges, please visit my Get Support page. ***TRIGGER WARNING*** The subject of ableismContinue reading “Ableism and Me(dia) – how a disabled celebrity went on TV and became a trigger”
Author Archives: stephc2021
Canine carers – how pet ownership supports mental and physical health
****TRIGGER WARNING****This post will talk about mental illness, suicidal ideation and baby loss. Although there is no unnecessary or gratuitous detail, please only read on if you feel able to. For help and support with your mental health, please visit the mental health and suicide prevention support line page on this website. Thanks for visiting****TRIGGERContinue reading “Canine carers – how pet ownership supports mental and physical health”
The Masked Illness – hiding the symptoms of Personality Disorder
****TRIGGER WARNING****This post will talk about mental health, mental illness and the symptoms of personality disorders and other mental illnesses. Although there is no unnecessary detail, there are some descriptions of stigmatic comments that might be triggering, so please only read on if you feel able to. For help and support with anything mental healthContinue reading “The Masked Illness – hiding the symptoms of Personality Disorder”
Haiku hope 40 – Who run the world?
Welcome everyone to the fourtieth (FOURTIETH) haiku in the Haiku Hope series. This is part of my creative distractions within the COPE campaign, and a list of your own distraction ideas can be found on the stress hacks page of this website. Although my life is obviously quite small, I feel very lucky to beContinue reading “Haiku hope 40 – Who run the world?”
Borderline Personality Disorder and Trust
How mental illness takes away my faith in the people I believe, including myself. Being labelled with a personality disorder is a bitter pill to swallow for many, including me. Don’t get me wrong, when I was told my challenges had a reason, that I wasn’t simply ‘crazy’ and I could get help, it answeredContinue reading “Borderline Personality Disorder and Trust”
Haiku hope 39 – Trust!
Welcome everyone to another teeny tiny haiku. This is part of my series of creative distractions within the COPE campaign, and a list of your own distraction ideas can be found on the stress hacks page of this website. I’ve been struggling with trust issues recently, it’s something I hope to write about in moreContinue reading “Haiku hope 39 – Trust!”
Self care and gaming – can digital gameplay really help in a mental health crisis?
Through my COPE Campaign I’ve created a list of Stress Hacks for Adults and Stress Hacks suitable for kids, all of which are designed to distract you when you are struggling. Specifically, I wanted a list of ideas to try when you’re sat on hold for someone to help in a crisis because hold timesContinue reading “Self care and gaming – can digital gameplay really help in a mental health crisis?”
Haiku hope 38 – love yourself, stupid bitch!
Welcome everyone to yet another haiku. I can’t believe how many of these I’ve written, although I think I say that every time. This is part of my series of creative distractions within the COPE campaign, and a list of your own distraction ideas can be found on the stress hacks page of this website.Continue reading “Haiku hope 38 – love yourself, stupid bitch!”
Mental illness, the media and the government – how the recent narrative is so dangerous.
Anyone regular to my blog might have noticed a bit of a hiatus. I apologise for being absent for 2 weeks, but frankly, the stress of existing alone has been enough for me lately. I’m back though, and I’m starting my posts with a subject I’ve touched on before – mental illness in the mediaContinue reading “Mental illness, the media and the government – how the recent narrative is so dangerous.”
Haiku hope 37 – Old at 42
Hi everyone and welcome to my 37th Haiku Hope – part of the COPE campaign bundle of creative distractions. This time I wanted to write about something that’s really bugging me – the yawning chasm between my real age (42 – which already feels older than I imagined) and the age my body looks andContinue reading “Haiku hope 37 – Old at 42”
Creative Steph 