Don’t Be Caged by Your Past
Sometimes the past holds you back in obvious ways: you convince yourself there is no point in trying something, whether that’s a dance class or an university course, because you have failed in the...
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We all absorb our life experiences both consciously and unconsciously, identifying patterns and formulating rules. For example, I love animals and have noticed that I’m happier when I have a pet, so...
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The Therapeutic Side of Writing Fiction
I’m always a little wary when someone asks me if I write as a form of therapy. They usually expect a yes or no, but the answer is complex… First of all, I don’t want to give the impression that writing...
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Be Like a Bluebell
I took this photo because this is the first bluebell I’ve seen this year (a couple of weeks ago – I’ve since seen loads more). I thought I might use it in a blog post about hope or my relief that...
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Living Option B
It’s inevitable that our plans go awry sooner or later, but for some of us the changes are so dramatic they throw our life off course. My Option B looks like this. Sometimes. This week, I read a book...
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On/Off Course
The most frustrating thing about trying to achieve goals, especially when you have mental health problems, is the inevitable drifting off course. Life throws obstacles in your path and you have to work...
View ArticleDifferently Functioning
The term ‘high functioning’ is used to describe people with mental health issues (and other conditions) who appear or behave in a way which is ‘normal.’ This often means holding down a full time job,...
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Changing Set Points
I have been finding things difficult lately, which feels strange to admit because my life is, in general, better than it has been for years. While I still have bad days (and some really awful days), my...
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Creating Meaning
One of the most challenging aspects of my mental health struggles has been overcoming my belief that my life was meaningless and therefore had no value. It became a self-perpetuating cycle: mental...
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Not The Type?
I had a strange experience a few weeks ago: I was thinking about potential career plans and found myself dismissing many possibilities because “I’m not that type” or “I’m not a people person.” Then...
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