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?”
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Being in crisis on Mental Health Awareness Day
Pffft. The world is supposed to be thinking about its collective brain right now (and the brains of our fellow man) as it’s mental health awareness day. Like many people with a mental illness that’s attacking them, it’s hard to digest the idea that a day of general chatter will ever make a difference whenContinue reading “Being in crisis on Mental Health Awareness Day”
Mental illness – do we need to break down to build back up?
********** Trigger warning – this post will talk about mental illness and crisis situations. I will discuss my own mental illnesses and the circumstances of others (including the outline of a suicide attempt) as part of the explanation, followed by coping systems and support networks. If you are struggling with mental health then, rather thanContinue reading “Mental illness – do we need to break down to build back up?”
Accepting the unacceptable
I may never be more than I am today. Last weekend I sat in the mirror after putting an inch thick barrier of make-up on, removing the possibility of the postman having to face ‘the Real Steph’, and told myself that exact statement. I may NEVER be more than I am today. The inevitable internalContinue reading “Accepting the unacceptable”
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