Right now I am thinking about the unconventional therapist who first, offered me her pot of yellow roses, then insisted on her beautiful cactus. “You…
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Category: Depression
It’s ok not to be ok this Christmas
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…
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Keep talking about it: World mental health day
Despite more conversations happening about mental health problems, there is still a lot of work to be done to reduce stigma and make sure everyone…
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“I want someone normal” he said, “without mental health issues”
A ‘wink’ had come in from a popular dating website. For the uninitiated in online dating, this is an indication of interest from someone. I clicked…
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The sound of silence on mental health
“…the sound of silence on mental health problems hurts. It devastates, and sadly, in some cases it kills.”
View More The sound of silence on mental healthLive 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…
View More Live to hopeMy body comes with a trigger warning – Self harm and stigma
Source: My body comes with a trigger warning – Self harm and stigma
View More My body comes with a trigger warning – Self harm and stigmaWriting 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…
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If you want to win, the will can never retire – Muhammad Ali Every day, people living with depression, and other mental illnesses fight battles…
View More Keep fightingFundraising 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…
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