Finding Faith
byThere are times when faith is an overwhelming prospect. How, when life is just feeling like a consistent and growing challenge, do you keep…
depression
The value of talking
byThere is a lie that society tells us. There is increasing awareness of this lie, and growing numbers of people speaking out to put…
The myth of the ‘Fresh Start’
byEvery year at this time I start looking to the next year; I’m not a fan of new years resolutions, because I can’t keep…
Why it hurts – #kenlivingstone
byKen Livingstone has come out with some extraordinary comments today about depression. He was appointed to the Labour defence review, which caused much comment…
WMHD – an encouraging day!
byToday has been a really encouraging day for me. I have spent the day in Hammersmith taking part in the Big Mental Health day….
Change induced brain malfunction
byI saw my psychiatrist on Monday and was happily chatting to him about how well I was doing. Exhausted, yes – but seeing someone…
A rapid descent
byMy usual posts talk about the struggle I face with my mental health. Generally, I post when I am struggling to verbalise what I…
My mental health – MHAW15
byMental health is a huge label to put onto the illness I have. It is sort of like going up to someone and saying…