***TRIGGER WARNING*** This is a post primarily about low self confidence and feeling like a failure. The post will talk about general mental wellbeing and the impact of social isolation and loneliness, chronic pain, disability, depression and suicidal ideation. Although there are ideas for managing, please only read on if you feel strong enough. IfContinue reading “Has my health made me a failure? I seem to think so.”
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AI therapy – Can digital beings really support mental health?
***TRIGGER WARNING*** This is a post primarily about the use of AI as a therapy tool, which should be considered with caution. The post will talk about general mental wellbeing and the impact of social isolation and loneliness. Please only read on if you feel strong enough. If you or someone you know is inContinue reading “AI therapy – Can digital beings really support mental health?”
Support services and abandonment – Can recovery happen if interventions start with an end?
***TRIGGER WARNING*** This post talks in detail about the current wait times for NHS care, as well as mental health treatments and physical health pathways. The post will touch on suicidal thoughts and the effect of delays in crisis care. Please only read on if you feel strong enough. You can find more information on mental healthContinue reading “Support services and abandonment – Can recovery happen if interventions start with an end?”
Grey pride – finding positive body image and the importance of passing it on
In the grand scheme of our collective mental health, one thing is true – self acceptance and self love are critical in any successful recovery and overall happiness. The way we perceive our reflection and our happiness with what faces us directly impacts our confidence both at home and in the outside world. In myContinue reading “Grey pride – finding positive body image and the importance of passing it on”
Should Mental Health Awareness last more than a week (and be more uncomfortable)?
***TRIGGER WARNING*** This post talks about mental health, mental illness and suicide. Although no specific details are shared, please only read on if you feel strong enough and safe enough to do so. For help and support please visit my mental health and suicide prevention support lines page. Ask for help rather than reading onContinue reading “Should Mental Health Awareness last more than a week (and be more uncomfortable)?”
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”
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”
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?”
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.”
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