Poem: Everybody's struggling
When 2020 became 2021 A year felt lost, another hardly yet begun. Disappointments, stay home and don't you dare moan - There are others...
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I am done with this.
Imagine that you have been struggling with your mental health for years and then imagine you have been told by doctors that you will...
Poem: Forever, a face
Forever, a face Of mine looms Behind careful composure. Waiting, longing, A forceful shadow. With surety, in doubt Of personal opinion...
Finding my voice
I’m just going to start writing today and see what happens. I have been going through a bad period with my mental health, feeling anxious...
Dear unwelcome guest
To the new visitor in my mind and memory but no longer in my life. Yes. You are right, I do need help. Your timing is impeccable but I...
A thank you to a friend
Dear Friend, Just a note to say thank you so much for your patience and understanding the other day. I realise that you hadn’t seen me...
Three things that (often seem impossible but actually) help me manage my mental health
More days than not, I experience low mood, excessive worry and difficult intrusive thoughts. My illness (some kind of combo of anxiety &...
What I've learned about Anxiety: Living on the edge (part 2 of 4)
I want to share what I have learned about living with a long term mental illness called generalised anxiety disorder. In this Part 2 I...
What I've learned about Anxiety (part 1 of 4)
I want to share what I have learned about living with a long term mental illness called generalised anxiety disorder. A couple of caveats...
Feeling “a bit OCD”?! Remembering the D in OCD during the pandemic
Yes we are washing our hands, social distancing, mask wearing and practicing hygiene like never before. However, I reckon the general...
Anxiety and me...and you...and us all.
I want to write about something very difficult today. It’s difficult because we are all anxious about the future and worried about how to...
Sometimes we need to talk and that’s ok. And sometimes we don’t, and that's ok too.
I have anxiety, depression and pure OCD. On my bad days, they have me. TMI?! As a Time to Change Champion and a media volunteer for the...
Poem: It's Time to Change
I am so pleased that this poem I wrote after volunteering at my local football club for Time to Change last year is going to be shared...
I'm still standing (better than I ever did)
Well, good morning campers. I hope the Christmas season is treating you well. Just a quick update from me. I am in fact still standing....
Have I given up? Should I?
Somehow, I find myself without a therapist, without my studies and at a loss as to what happens next. Without someone professional whom I...
Struggling
I am struggling at the moment. Really not doing that well. I've turned off all notifications on my phone for the first time ever and even...
Down down down...
It never fails to amaze me that when I feel tired and overwhelmed or ill, I shortcut emotionally to my previous experiences of reaching...
Strengths in Anxiety Part 1
This blog was first featured on www.thepositivepsychologypeople.com When I first heard about Positive Psychology and character strengths...
Poem: Glasses
They wear me and I am see-through, Exposed, uncovered Yet modestly hiding. The absolute worst Is in my mind. Stereo Vision. Doubt, Guilt....
Poem: Lipstick Warrior
The day begins And I just know It's going to be One of those days. I dress myself With extra care. Trying hard Not to look down. A touch...