One year ago today, I tried to take my own life for the first time. I haven't spoken much about it publicly as it was an extremely traumatic night and few months of events surrounding it, and it's still something I find distressing to think about. It took a long time to wrap my head… Continue reading One Year On: Healing After an Attempt
Category: Mental Health
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BPD diagnosis
So I've had a day to process finally receiving a formal BPD/EUPD diagnosis now and there have been a boatload of different emotions floating around in my mind that I thought I would share.Firstly, it's overwhelming. It's overwhelming to put a name to the things I have been developing, dealing with and asking for help… Continue reading BPD diagnosis
A few thoughts on self-validation
What makes you feel validated? Is it external sources? I know I'm still learning to give myself validation and not frantically search for it elsewhere, but also know it's a difficult process to unlearn. Taking little steps just by knowing and letting myself accept that the things I feel are real and okay, regardless of… Continue reading A few thoughts on self-validation
Rollercoaster of a week
So, I got made redundant. I was expecting it to send me headfirst off the deep end, but I only really took a couple of days to drink and process and cry before putting a stop to that. The thing is, I understand that 2020 just is what it is - there's nothing personal about… Continue reading Rollercoaster of a week
It’s the small wins
"It's not even particularly that I think people hate me. I just cannot be alone. It drives me insane. Had such a nice evening but walk into the house alone and just break down and I don't understand. I need my meds back. This is absolute torture. Agony." I started writing that a couple of… Continue reading It’s the small wins

