Processing Grief And Loss – Part 1
Today, I’m going to talk about grief and loss. If you read my recent piece about the death of my gorgeous old man, my cat Saxon, you’ll know how devastated I was. You may even […]
Tag: mental health
The Number 1 Way To Improve Your Mental Health Today
Let’s talk about the single, best way to improve your mental health. Why only one way? One question I see a lot on mental health forums is, what is one thing I can to improve […]
I’m Appalled By The Ways The NHS Fails Mental Health Patients
As a citizen of the British Isles, I love the NHS. I feel tremendous gratitude for it when I hear the horrific tales of neglect due to the lack of insurance in other countries. It […]
7 Ways To Take Your Power Back And Stop Being A Victim
This piece follows on from the one last week about fault vs responsibility. I passionately believe that if you accept that it’s your responsibility to fix the pain in your life that you take your […]
Fault vs Responsibility 101. It’s Your Problem And You Have The Power To Fix it!
Today I want to talk about fault vs responsibility. This topic has been rolling around my head for a while, and it always gets worse when I talk to my mother and stepfather. In case […]
Quitting IS An Option…Don’t Let a 100 Inspirational Quotes Lie To You
There are times when trying to keep going is actually dangerous. In those situations quitting is an option. So, where has this saying come from? Since the boom in social media, there has been a […]
Walking With The Black Dog. What Clinical Depression Feels Like
If you’ve never had clinical depression or any other form of it, you’re very lucky. I’d give almost anything to be clueless. A frequent question I get in real life and on Quora is, what […]
5 Useful Strategies When You’re A Prisoner Of Constant Negative Thoughts
I’ve been very honest on this blog about my struggles with mental health. A huge part of my struggle is being stuck in a never-ending spiral of constant negative thoughts. I often feel I am […]
Coping 101. If Your Life Is Sinking Into A Hole, Stop Digging!
Hi friends. Today I want to share a secret with you. I am not ok! I feel like my life is on a downward trajectory, and I can’t seem to find the brakes. So, today […]
Unpaid Overtime. Why Working For £0 Extra Is Killing Us
Let’s talk about unpaid overtime. Do you work for free too? I’ve been feeling pretty damned burned out lately. I have no energy, and my lack of motivation means I’m neglecting my health. I’m falling […]