World Mental Health Day 2018: Young people and mental health in a changing world

Mental health

by potofcallaloo - October 9, 20182

despite the stigma and whatever challenges remain, I have never felt stronger or more hopeful. And it is because now I know I am not alone.

How to make an easy immune boosting, pain fighting juice

by potofcallaloo - September 23, 2018September 23, 20182

Juicing fresh fruit and veg is definitely one of the top three things that I have found helpful in managing fibromyalgia and improving my symptoms.

Never forget – World Suicide Prevention Day

by potofcallaloo - September 10, 2018September 9, 20184

by ending the stigma, we will make it safe for people to talk about it. And talking could very well be the first step to saving a life.

How I survived the night (despite suicidal thoughts)

by potofcallaloo - September 2, 2018September 2, 20184

I have actively tried, very hard to plod on. I have found happy moments, and I now see so much more of the beauty in the world.

Review: the pain companion by Sarah Anne Shockley

Meds & Remedies

by potofcallaloo - August 29, 20184

Sometimes we meet pain on the path of life, and sometimes, in a way, pain becomes the path, but it is never the totality of who we are– Sarah Ann Shockley

Review: Fatigue No More (Energy Elevation) for chronic fatigue symptoms (Low energy, insomnia, digestive issues, brain fog) (Sponsored post)

Meds & Remedies

by potofcallaloo - August 10, 2018August 10, 20180

I’ve so far tried Fatigue No More for two weeks and I’m feeling very positive about it.

Dear younger self…

by potofcallaloo - August 4, 20184

You will get tired of being sick. That’s ok. Totally ok. Own it. Take time. Rest. And get back to work.

12 things that helped me to smile despite the pain

by potofcallaloo - July 29, 2018July 29, 20182

I always say pain changes you. I am not the person I was yesterday, and tomorrow I will not be the person I am today. It’s moulding me into a better, stronger me.

Musings on suicide: love might save a life

by potofcallaloo - June 10, 2018June 10, 20184

…every day I decide to live, another person, someone, chooses to die. Their struggle is my struggle, but they have now gone while I still have a chance…

Reasons to stay alive

by potofcallaloo - May 17, 20184

Some of us I think are prone to revisiting the same dark places. Maybe down to past traumas that stay with us, genes that we inherit or God knows what is responsible. I don’t actually think thoughts of suicide are uncommon.