So I wrote here about fighting the stigma that people with mental illness are violent and dangerous, but this time I wanted to talk about another stigma we are faced with on a daily basis when it comes to speaking up about our struggles. This is the idea that people use mental health issues to… Continue reading Fighting Stigma: “Attention Seeking”
Author: elizablooms
Fighting Stigma: “Psycho”
So there’s a load of us out here trying to get, and keep, the conversation going about mental health. There are big (and little) names and organisations all over fighting to end the stigmas attached to mental illness and poor mental health. But what are some of those stigmas? As much as talking about our… Continue reading Fighting Stigma: “Psycho”
Bad Days: 3 Restorative Stretches You Can Do Without Leaving Your Bed
I talked here about some of the important things I do to cope on my worst mental health days, but one thing I didn’t mention is stretching, as I wanted to talk about that in a little more detail. Around 4 years ago, yoga became my number one go to for self-help with my mental… Continue reading Bad Days: 3 Restorative Stretches You Can Do Without Leaving Your Bed




