This year is so strange. I feel stuck in May, back when it was hot and sunny. I certainly felt better then. I feel like I’ve blinked and suddenly it’s…
Tag: mental health
Routine Maintenance
Quarantine has messed with routines for everyone. I’ve fallen back into really old patterns of anxiety and insecurities after three months of not going out. My daily routine has changed…
One of the bad weeks (plus a cancer update!)
I’ve just realised I have a draft from a couple months ago that I still haven’t finished or posted which I obviously forgot about! Oh well. You get this one…
What up, 2019?
I had 11 days off over Christmas and New Year! I usually love taking that time to reflect, plan, and look ahead at the coming year. This time I did…
Full steam ahead
I know some people don’t believe or like to be told ‘things happen for a reason’. I’m not one of those people. I firmly believe that everything does happen for…
Feeling lost
It’s been a while. I’m not going to say I’m back now, but I want to be. Yes, there’s a difference between those things. I haven’t felt well for a…
Being supportive to those with depression
For some people it can be difficult to understand what someone with depression goes through. I get that, it’s hard sometimes to empathise with others when you haven’t experienced what…
Self Care: Be good to yourself.
Everyone needs to take care of themselves. Some people may find it more difficult than others, some may not do it at all, and others, like me, learn the importance…
World Suicide Prevention Day
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and what I’m going to do is share my personal story, so this is a trigger warning. I’ll be talking about my depression and…