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Challenges Moods

Dementia, suffering and chronic health problems

I pray and I pray so hard, that God will help me to do more than just survive one day at a time. But this is all I can manage now.

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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.

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.

Challenges The Brighter Side

Who’s listening? The extraordinary happened to me

potofcallaloo October 28, 2017 No Comments Borderline personality disorder C-PTSD Depression emotional support at work Mental health mental health problems

This was supposed to be a post of how unfeasible many of our GP practices are run the the UK. But instead, something extraordinary happened…

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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…

Challenges

Swim classes: lessons in confronting anxiety, self-doubt..the whole shebang

potofcallaloo June 20, 2017 2 Comments anxiety Borderline personality disorder Depression self-help

Today I learnt that my swimming classes are more than just about learning to swim. You might recall that last year I embarked on a…

Meds & Remedies

The power of letting go

potofcallaloo August 25, 2015 6 Comments Borderline personality disorder Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder depressin fibromyagia forgiveness How to Forgive How to let go Letting go

This blog is about surmounting fibromyalgia and mental illness. Inevitably, I had to get around to talking about forgiveness. I wasn’t surprised that Google records…

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My battle with Borderline Personality Disorder

potofcallaloo August 12, 2015 24 Comments Borderline personality disorder Depression fibromyalgia intense emotions isolation pain unstable personality disorder

Throughout my life I have grappled with a range of distressing issues that I somehow thought were unique to me. I struggled to make and…

Challenges Depression

Talking mental health

potofcallaloo February 5, 2015 10 Comments anxiety battling depression Borderline personality disorder complex PTSD Mental health pain PTSD stigma

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…

The Invisible F

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