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...
When 2020 became 2021 A year felt lost, another hardly yet begun. Disappointments, stay home and don't you dare moan - There are others...
Imagine that you have been struggling with your mental health for years and then imagine you have been told by doctors that you will...
Forever, a face Of mine looms Behind careful composure. Waiting, longing, A forceful shadow. With surety, in doubt Of personal opinion...
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...
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...
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...
More days than not, I experience low mood, excessive worry and difficult intrusive thoughts. My illness (some kind of combo of anxiety &...
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...
I want to share what I have learned about living with a long term mental illness called generalised anxiety disorder. A couple of caveats...
Yes we are washing our hands, social distancing, mask wearing and practicing hygiene like never before. However, I reckon the general...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Somehow, I find myself without a therapist, without my studies and at a loss as to what happens next. Without someone professional whom I...
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...
It never fails to amaze me that when I feel tired and overwhelmed or ill, I shortcut emotionally to my previous experiences of reaching...
This blog was first featured on www.thepositivepsychologypeople.com When I first heard about Positive Psychology and character strengths...
They wear me and I am see-through, Exposed, uncovered Yet modestly hiding. The absolute worst Is in my mind. Stereo Vision. Doubt, Guilt....
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...