discrimination Archives — The Invisible F

Challenges Depression

“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…

Challenges Depression Moods

The sound of silence on mental health

potofcallaloo May 29, 2016 2 Comments anxiety Depression discrimination empathy Mental health mental health stigma stigma

“…the sound of silence on mental health problems hurts. It devastates, and sadly, in some cases it kills.”

Challenges

5 misconceptions about invisible disabilities

potofcallaloo May 21, 2016 2 Comments discrimination fibromyalgia hidden disabilities invisible disability invisible illness mental health conditions stigma

The world of invisible disabilities is damn hard place to live in. Aside from being fraught with all the usual problems people with visible…

Challenges

Don’t judge me

potofcallaloo April 23, 2014 6 Comments anxiety anxiety attacks clinical depression Depression discrimination fibromyalgia invisible illness isolation mental health condition mental illness post traumatic stress disorder stigma

If I could choose, I wouldn’t choose pain, no one would, whether it’s the kind of pain you see or you can’t see.

Challenges Depression Moods

The Meaning of Suffering

potofcallaloo February 1, 2013 2 Comments Depression depression and anxiety discrimination lynda anning Mental health stigma

To live is to suffer, to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering – Friedrich Nietzsche My own life has been riddled with…

Depression

Saving theWorld…& Ourselves

potofcallaloo August 5, 2012 2 Comments depression in the workplace discrimination mental illness in the workplace Ruby Wax stigma

…the irony is stigma leads us to suffer in silence while we are judged by people who will also have a mother, father, sister, cousin, aunt, co worker… suffering as well.

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Alisha Nurse ·
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👋🏾👋🏾if you’ve got friends who're more like family;Who make you laugh when you feel like crying & cheer you on when you’re in despair. Friendship's great for our self esteem, companionship, happiness & combats loneliness, which can lead to mental health problems #mentalhealth https://t.co/N2SpbT4tkY

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5 Go-To Spices for Boosting Digestion and Fighting Inflammation in the Gut’ - Well+Good https://t.co/iAgTVn3vUH

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Alisha Nurse ·
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Impartiality = impossible. We can aim to be fair. That doesn’t mean staying quiet on one’s personal platform while questionably inhuman policies are implemented. Come on! https://t.co/930Ov0o1D2

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Alisha Nurse ·
@AliApow

17 years ago my cousin introduced me to lychees while we were walking through China Town in New York City. Love them so much! 🥺
Do you have a favourite fruit you wish you eat more of? #foodtherapy #fruit #favouritefruit https://t.co/gAPI49X9zR

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Alisha Nurse ·
@AliApow

Happy Sunday friends! What did you cook today?
Curried prawns with sweet potatoes, green beans sautéed in fresh ginger and spinach with brown rice #foodtherapy #vegetarian #healthyeating 🙏🏽💜 https://t.co/dIaYdzOi6t

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Alisha Nurse ·
@AliApow

Warm epsom salts baths are a big part of my routine for treating my chronic pain, relaxing my muscles and relieving stress.
I try to do this before bed at least once a week, & it helps my insomnia too. Share an important part of your routine for managing your wellbeing :) https://t.co/qfqzzNpLhk

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