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Mental health

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

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.

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How I survived the night (despite suicidal thoughts)

potofcallaloo September 2, 2018 4 Comments anxiety Borderline personality disorder BPD Depression food therapy Mental health music therapy running for mental health suicidal thoughts suicide

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.

Challenges Meds & Remedies

12 things that helped me to smile despite the pain

potofcallaloo July 29, 2018 2 Comments anxiety Borderline personality disorder BPD chronic pain Depression empathy fibromyalgia inspiration Mental health pain

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.

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Musings on suicide: love might save a life

potofcallaloo June 10, 2018 4 Comments anxiety chronic illness chronic pain Depression love Mental health suicide

…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…

Challenges

What was that? (Sweating, short stories, squats …and oomph)

potofcallaloo April 15, 2018 2 Comments anxiety Depression fatigue fibromyalgia fibromyalgia and stress juicing juicing for energy juicing for fibromyalgia lack of energy low mood stress sweating with fibromyalgia

This is one of those ‘What was that?’ posts – a series on ‘what the crap is going on?’ and it contains affiliate links* Dear…

The Brighter Side

Why I took part in a research study for people with BPD

potofcallaloo March 6, 2018 No Comments anxiety Borderline personality disorder BPD Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Depression personality disorders research UCL University College London

It reminded me of the times I thought I wouldn’t make it, but did. And the times I thought circumstances would win, but instead I did. It reminded me that I’m strong. I have much to give, and that no matter how hard it gets I just have to keep going.

Food therapy (recipes) Meds & Remedies

Visions of kale (Bulimia, mindful eating & a power packed kale and tofu stir fry recipe you’ll keep coming back to)

potofcallaloo December 17, 2017 No Comments anxiety bulimia Depression eating disorders fibromyalgia fibromyalgia recipes food therapy healthy recipes mindful cooking

I still struggle at times but a huge part of getting better has been preparing my meals with love and care (mindful cooking), connecting what I eat with what my body will benefit from, and mindful eating… Food therapy anyone?

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The messy side of mental health problems : what the media & campaigns don’t show

potofcallaloo October 13, 2017 2 Comments anxiety Borderline personality disorder C-PTSD Depression mental health problems mental health understanding

I was surprised to find myself largely neutral to the widespread mental health campaigns being run to raise awareness. I’ve seen many of these, encouraging…