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
(TRIGGER WARNING: I do touch on the topic of self-harm, the emotions that surround it and battling urges in this post, if that might be triggering to you, please don’t read on.) A bad mental health day will look different for everyone. For me, when depression hits it normally looks like cancelled plans, uncontrollable… Continue reading Bad Days: Coping When Things Are at Their Worst
Christmas can be an especially difficult time for those of us struggling with our mental health. Not only does it feel isolating and heart-breaking to be feeling low at the time of year meant for joy and togetherness, the pressure of always having to seem happy can make our mental and emotional state even worse.… Continue reading Self-Care at Christmas
It’s hard to deny that a big part of university life has become a drinking/drug culture, and even if you’re struggling with your mental health and know that this lifestyle doesn’t help, it is ridiculously easy to get caught up in. Some people might make it look easy to go out most nights a week,… Continue reading The “Student Lifestyle” and Mental Health
I’ve always wanted to think I have a strong sense of self. The truth is, as long as I can remember, I’ve struggled with my identity. Before I even knew what mental illness was, way before I had seen any sort of diagnosis, I vividly remember struggling with ‘who’ I was, and it wasn’t until… Continue reading Struggles with Identity and Insecurity
Eliza Blooms 