Mental health Archives — Page 3 of 8

Challenges Depression

‘Fibromylgia and wanting to die’ – World Suicide Prevention Day

It is by complete coincidence that I’m posting this on World Suicide Prevention Day. I drafted this post last week because I was looking at…

Challenges Depression

Hello depression my old friend…

potofcallaloo May 21, 2017 2 Comments Depression sadness

My Aunty has died. For a moment all I could hear was white noise. And my world, which has been feeling more and more like…

Challenges Depression Moods

Promises that must be kept

potofcallaloo May 11, 2017 No Comments Depression therapy

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…

C-PTSD Challenges

Robbed

potofcallaloo March 28, 2017 6 Comments anxiety Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder fibromyalgia IBS night terrors

I was robbed eight nights ago. The incident opened up a deluge of emotions I’d tucked safely away where I couldn’t access them.

Mental health

Time to talk

potofcallaloo February 2, 2017 No Comments Time to talk; mental health

Today is ‘Time to talk’ day. Until my late 20s, I hadn’t realised the importance of talking about mental health.

Challenges Depression

It’s ok not to be ok this Christmas

potofcallaloo December 25, 2016 2 Comments coping over christmas Depression depression at Christmas low mood

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…