At the end of last year I announced, with much joy, that I was officially medication free. It is something I’ve been working towards and thought I had finally made it.Unfortunately, no matter how much I have tried this year,…
This year has been a challenge for everyone, and I’m sure many are happy to see the back of it.For me, it has been a year where I haven’t stopped. It has been hard, unrelenting, and full of change.Over the…
Mental health media constantly tells those with illness to talk with someone. Firstly, that is easier said than done.But secondly, if you are going to support someone with depression, and be there to listen, be prepared for the following. 1.…
If you’re going to say someone with depression “I’m always here for you” then you’d better mean it. And you’d better mean all of it.You’d better mean the words “always here“. Not that you’ll be there every passing minute of…
We saw this video on Ellen today, in reaction to the recent Las Vegas shooting tragedy. Howie makes several great points in this short interview, and provides a fresh perspective on events like this, but also for mental health and…
I used to think suicide was a way to get attention. I’d threaten it to get someone, anyone, to notice me; to take me seriously. Then I experienced it. A mate I’d spent time growing up with hung himself. His…
In November 2012 I knew there was a problem.I couldn’t focus like I used to. I lost all sense of time. I couldn’t order things into priorities. I couldn’t see past one thing at a time. And as a Teacher,…