Mental health

The taboo of tablets…

Depression, anxiety disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, borderline personality disorder, self harm, addiction, eating disorder. These are the list of diagnosis's I've had since I was just 15 years old.  I've experienced more trauma in my twenty two years of life than most adults do in their entire lifetime. I've had doctors and psychiatrists shocked… Continue reading The taboo of tablets…

Lifestyle

What is in my handbag?

Seeing all of my fave blogger gals emptying the contents of their purses for the fulfilment of all us nosy parkers has made me completely want to rummage through mine, chuck all the chocolate wrappers and pick through what crap I've been lugging around on my shoulder since I bought the bag. So I've spilled… Continue reading What is in my handbag?

Mental health

How to manage your emotions during times of crisis; skills I’ve learned from therapy…

*TRIGGER WARNING* This post may be a trigger for some people. Includes topics such as mental health, PTSD, terrorism and death.With the recent tragedy taken place in Manchester, I feel that the whole of the UK is in mourning. I don't live in Manchester, nor do I personally know any of the victims, however I am… Continue reading How to manage your emotions during times of crisis; skills I’ve learned from therapy…

Mental health

My story…

Now I was meant to post this yesterday but couldn't; I was so scared of finally posting my story for the world to see. But here goes. A lot of tears and one panic attack went into writing and publishing this... So this week is Mental Health Awareness Week and I am all for encouraging… Continue reading My story…