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...