Anybody that visits this site will know how passionate I am about raising awareness of mental health, reducing stigma and encouraging people to be able to seek help when they are struggling. I am very[…]
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Category: Depression & Mental Health
Time to Change Campaign Launch – Ask Twice
So many fantastic opportunities have came my way since I started writing. Perhaps what I am most grateful for, and proud of, has been the opportunity to have my story featured in major campaigns by[…]
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Mental Health Language & Labels – Does it Matter?
Mental health labels You can’t say anything these days without offending somebody can you? Someone, somewhere, will take issue with every little thing you say. You just can’t keep up with what’s acceptable any more.[…]
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Pay Attention! Take a Social Media Holiday
‘Pay attention, for fuck’s sake!’ Picture the scene. You’re on your way to pick up the kids, or to a meeting. Traffic is busy (it usually is) and you are hitting Every. Single. Red. Light.[…]
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I Had a Black Dog – Revisited
This is one of the first posts that I wrote and it remains one of the most popular, receiving regular visits. It can be very difficult to understand just how depression feels unless you have[…]
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7 Myths About Depression That Can F**k Right Off
Depression myths Despite the growing awareness of mental health, thanks to the brilliant work of organisations like Mind, Time To Change, and to all of the individuals that share their stories in the hope of[…]
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Vlog: Frazzled! Time Out
Coming off antidepressant medication has brought challenges, and a realisation that I have been running myself into the ground. My brain is fried right now and I need a break, to look after myself and[…]
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Vlog: Antidepressant Withdrawal – Tablets & Tantrums!
To quote the lyrics of ‘Marblehead Johnson’ by The Bluetones, ‘Tonight I’m wound tighter than a watch spring, tonight you owe my patience quite a debt…’ Well, that’s not strictly true, because right now I[…]
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Let’s Talk About Men’s Mental Health
I was recently invited to contribute to a post focusing on the issue of men’s mental health. As you would expect, I consider this to be a hugely important issue, and I was very grateful[…]
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Vlog: Coming Off Antidepressants – Not a Barrel Of Laughs!
I posted a couple of days ago about coming off anti-depressants. I felt great. The last couple of days… not so much! In trying to raise awareness of issues around mental health I think it’s[…]
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