Something new is here, part of my COPE Campaign and it’s FREE and potentially important for absolutely everyone. Unstable or stable, big or small, kind or shady, rich or poor, family-friendly or lonely-liver, whoever we are, we all need support in a crisis. After finding myself needing help and advice for my horribly dangerous internalContinue reading “New mental health and suicide prevention campaign – MOSAIC”
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Even when I win, I lose. Mental illness and being awarded.
Before I start this post I’d like to make something clear. I’m incredibly grateful to have received the recognition I have and to be amongst some incredible winners who have achieved brilliant things for those living with poor mental health. I highly recommend looking at the other stories of winners if you want a lift.Continue reading “Even when I win, I lose. Mental illness and being awarded.”
War on our planet and in our brains – mental illness and the media
***TRIGGER WARNING*** This post will talk about news events in the media right now, as well as touching on mental illness and suicide prevention. If you need help then please take a look at my Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Support Lines page. Please only read on if you feel able to. I hate theContinue reading “War on our planet and in our brains – mental illness and the media”
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”
Still up – Apple TV release an agoraphobic insomniac dream
With approximately 709 million channels available on my television, I often wonder why on earth I can’t find something to watch. My carefree limited-choice childhood may have been a better way of viewing – four channels were easier to navigate even if it was more restricted. But every now and then a series pops upContinue reading “Still up – Apple TV release an agoraphobic insomniac dream”
Award winner…TWICE?!
You’ll remember a few weeks ago that I posted about how honoured and surprised I was to be nominated for a Kent Mental Well-being award from the Mental Health charity, Mind. However, at the time I was unaware that I’d been nominated multiple times. I’ve found out this week that I’ve not only been nominatedContinue reading “Award winner…TWICE?!”
The gift of present
If you approached my partner and asked him the person that he thinks of as the worlds biggest worrier, he’d hand me the crown in a heartbeat. A lifetime of unresolved anxiety has left me constantly confident that catastrophising every element of life is normal and sometimes necessary. Panic Disorder taught me these things –Continue reading “The gift of present”
Barbies mental health – lessons from the most popular movie of 2023
In my twenties and thirties, I was a pop culture fan…a hardcore fan, and if something ticked the boxes of being 1. In demand, 2. New and 3. In fashion, then you’d inevitably find me in a queue, at midnight, waiting to be the first to splurge more cash. My forties have been a differentContinue reading “Barbies mental health – lessons from the most popular movie of 2023”
ASD Parenting vs. OCD – cleanliness and blackmail.
Parenting is a slog, but most people I’ve spoken to about it will have a little moan, then admit in the same breath that they wouldn’t change a thing. This is exactly how I feel. Regardless of how many lessons we learn, prices we pay and sentimental heirlooms we lose, we wouldn’t change a thingContinue reading “ASD Parenting vs. OCD – cleanliness and blackmail.”
Life in a breakdown – my hidden realities of mental illness
****Trigger warning – this post will talk about depression, anxiety, self harm and suicidal thoughts. Please only read on if you feel safe and strong enough to do so. If you need help then my dedicated mental health and suicide prevention support line page has in-depth information with places to call or visit online thatContinue reading “Life in a breakdown – my hidden realities of mental illness”
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