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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”
(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
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
Nobody wants to end up in group therapy, so the idea of attending my first session last week seemed impossible. All I could imagine beforehand were the awkward introductions and being forced to talk about things I didn’t want to, and I have to admit; the first part of the session really was the anxiety-ridden… Continue reading Group Therapy: First Impressions and Discussions
Eliza Blooms 