I get why people like Christmas. I really do. People celebrate family, love, and togetherness. It's supposedly the 'happiest time of the year.' But for many people, Christmas can be a difficult time. An emotional roller-coaster that takes off whether or not we want it to. The media inundates us with images of
Depression
Keep talking about it: World mental health day
“I want someone normal” he said, “without mental health issues”
The sound of silence on mental health
Live to hope
Dear Friend, I can see that you have lost hope. You have not been yourself lately. I see your tears, and I noticed that you no longer smile. I wanted to tell you that you’re not alone. Two years ago, when my brokenness and despair climbed to unimaginable heights I decided to end
My body comes with a trigger warning – Self harm and stigma
Source: My body comes with a trigger warning - Self harm and stigma
Writing for depression
How writing helped me through a bad depressive episode. Every one of us who has suffered from depression, particularly severe depression has something in their lives that keeps them going when they’ve run out of steam and they don’t know why anymore. Many people I’ve met in support groups have someone, usually a
Keep fighting
If you want to win, the will can never retire - Muhammad Ali Every day, people living with depression, and other mental illnesses fight battles in their heads. I know because I am counted among them. We don't always win, but each new day presents another chance for us to work towards overcoming. Some
Fundraising for Depression Alliance
In the lead up to Depression Awareness Week in April, I am raising funds for Depression Alliance (DA), a charity which supports people living with depression. I've directly benefited from DA, and know lots of other people living with depression who can testify to the same. Back in 2013 when I experienced
Talking mental health
Every year 1 in 4 people are affected by mental health illnesses, but are afraid to talk about them for fear of repercussions. Mind and Rethink Mental Illness want to change this by encouraging people to spend at least five minutes a day having conversations about mental health. In their Time to Talk Campaign, the
