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I always seem to be better at giving advice than taking it, so let’s talk about how to successfully advocate for yourself.

So I’ve really been struggling with the good ol’ depression lately. If you didn’t know, I have anxiety and depression. While I still have a lot of anxious days, depression is unfortunately a constant part of every day. I’m not sure why but the last few weeks have been even […]

Firstly, I am not a medical professional. I am simply speaking from my own experience. If you think antidepressants may be an option for you, I would encourage you to speak to your doctor and seek their advice. I just thought I’d share why antidepressants work for me and why […]

Now if we were basing that title off of my life, it would definitely be called the several daily mental breakdowns, but that’s not quite as catchy is it? Don’t worry, I’m not here to tell you about any of my numerous breakdowns in great detail… I would be here […]

According to the Collins Dictionary, if something has a stigma attached to it then people believe it is something to be ashamed of. Mental illness is something that has been stigmatised for years, and despite the increase in mental health awareness, there is still so much stigma today. It’s not something […]

Where has 2018 gone? I can’t believe it is almost 2019… I thought it would be nice to reflect on this year before it comes to an end! In all honesty, 2018 has been tough. It’s been the worst year for me in terms of my mental health. In September, […]

Christmas time can be hard for many people for many reasons… It’s not always easy to feel festive! For me, having anxiety and depression means that Christmas can be tough. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love Christmas. However, my brain tends to complicate Christmas for me. All I want to […]

Well I think the time has come for an honest chat about my mental health. A lot has been happening recently, so let’s catch up. Talking about my mental health struggles isn’t easy, and it’s definitely something I’ve shied away from in the past. I know I’ve hinted in a […]

If I’m being honest, my brain has been a bit of a mess recently. I’m not happy, and it doesn’t feel great admitting that to the world. However,  instead of focusing on the bad bits, I’m trying to make little positive changes. Here are a few of the simple things […]