Opening up about mental illness in the modelling industry – Washed Away by Nikki Dubose
Washed Away: From Darkness to Light is a Memoir by former model Nikki Dubose. She has appeared in magazines such a Maxim, Glamour, Vogue and Vanity Fair and first suffered from an eating disorder at just eight years old. Her childhood trauma of sexual abuse led to...
Talking to counsellor – the honest truth
If your GP has put you on a waiting list to see a counsellor then you should definitely see one. Many people brush off the notion of talking as a form of medication , and just want to take pills and power through their illness until they feel 'normal'...
Why you need to stop apologising for your mental illness
One of the most prevalent emotions that tears you up inside when you have depression is guilt. Guilt about being sad. Guilt about letting people down. Guilt about not being good enough and guilt about always relying on others to help you get through the...
Anxiety relief and my top 10 self-care tips
Anxiety is like your worst enemy. It follows you around, lurking behind corners and will creep up on you when you least expect it. Finding time for self-care can be really helpful in offering some sort of relief and it gives you a few useful weapons to...
To my friends – here is the truth about my mental illness
This week in the Year of Gratitude series, the suggested writing prompt is 'a friend' that you're grateful for. Here's my take on the subject... It took a few minutes for me to realise that my phone was ringing. The harsh sound of it vibrating...
10 random acts of kindness you can do today
February 12th sees the start of Random Acts of Kindness Week. I don't care much for these types of campaigns - although I'll admit National Doughnut Day has made me reconsider - but if there's something to raise awareness about, being kind to one another does nothing...
What are the best hobbies for depression? Read my top 10 tips
You've been diagnosed with depression and your doctor has told you to get a hobby. Once you've restrained yourself from screaming in said doctor's face, I advise you calmly leave the building and take yourself home for a lie down. Being told...
10 reasons why it’s great to live Birmingham
This week in the Gratitude Challenge it's time to talk about the city I live in. I have to admit this made me a tad teary when I realised I had to talk about Birmingham instead of Glasgow (I moved here in July 2016) but then I remembered I have so much to be grateful...
20 simple ways to boost your mood when you’re feeling depressed
Sometimes when your stuck for inspiration it helps to have a go-to list of activities that boost your mood. As someone who suffers from anxiety and depression, I know that I have mentally taken note of what has eased my pain over the years. Here is a bunch...
Reasons why I’m grateful for the best gift I’ve ever been given
This week in the Year of Gratitude challenge the task is to talk about something someone gave me. I tried to find something heartfelt and sentimental that's been in my possession since I was a child, Perhaps a handmade blanket or a worn out old teddy bear? I couldn't...
How talking on the internet helped me overcome social anxiety disorder
Sadly, many people who suffer from mental illness feel ashamed to talk about how they feel and this just simply shouldn't be the case. It only takes one small step to ask for help, and just a quick chat with someone who understands can have a huge impact. If you know...
Why I’m grateful for my mum
This week in the Year of Gratitude Challenge the topic of conversation is my mum. I don't want to bang on about it too long because let's face it; we all love our mums. I'm sure you can identify when I say she's been there for me no matter what, looked after me when...