The days were everything just gets in your way? You wake up tired. Your bus/train is late, or gets delayed on the way. Other pedestrians in front of you just seem to constantly get in your way. These are the days when trying to stay calm just feels impossible. I had one of those days …
I received bad news today. A woman whom I used to work with was found dead here in the UK after going missing. I don’t have the full story yet, but she was apparently suffering from depression. This news really threw me, as I have been feeling quite low and despondent the last few days. …
Written by Ellen Scott Originally published metro.co.uk (Monday 10 Apr 2017 7:39 am) Since I’ve started being honest about my mental health, I’ve noticed that my relationships have changed – mostly for the better. There’s more trust there. We’re able to talk about bigger things. Now that I’ve opened up, the people around me …
Written by Josh Milton (Originally published on Pink News) Actress Magda Szubanski has emotionally railed against the Australian same-sex marriage postal vote, saying that some LGBT people “did not survive” the survey. Speaking as the Senate debated the legalisation of same-sex marriage, Szubanski – who starred in TV show Kath & Kim – said the Australian …
I am watching a powerful documentary, hitting on a number of struggles Olly Alexander (from Years & Years) and others have faced while coming out. It touches on quite a number of difficult themes relating to the coming out ‘process’, anxiety and depression. While it also talking about some of the serious mental coping mechanisms …
This weekend I have to admit I let the black dog off the leash and allowed it to run wild. The result wasn’t as bad as in the past, even my reckless behaviour is becoming a bit more tame (which is a good sign). But it did feel like a step backward. The day was …
Please don’t be afraid to ask for help. I am not qualified in mental health, this blog is aimed at me just sharing some of the many thoughts and personal experiences that race trough my mind on a daily basis. If any of the topics trigger you, or you need help, or know someone …