I cried this morning, when I woke from another restless night’s sleep. I thought ahead to the day before me, so much like the day before, and the day before that. This seemingly endless groundhog …
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How I Coped with Generalised Anxiety Disorder During the Pandemic
I have spoken before about having been diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in the past. I have been quite an anxious person since I was a teenager, soon after my grandad passed away, and …
How to Help a Loved One with Depression and Anxiety
Sponsored Post I’ve spoken a lot about my own mental health over the past few years. I make no secret of the fact that I have both depression and anxiety, and I do sometimes struggle …
Coping with Anxiety and SAD
I’ve made no secret of the fact that I have suffered with my mental health over the years. I currently have anxiety and am also coping with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) as the days get …
Living with Seasonal Affective Disorder
I’ve mentioned before and, if you follow me on social media, you’ve probably seen me mention my seasonal affective disorder (SAD) once again rearing it’s head as we head into autumn. Seasonal Affective Disorder is …
Living with an Addictive Personality
Along with anxiety, I also have an addictive personality. I wouldn’t say this negatively impacts my life, in the way that my anxiety has in the past, but it definitely shapes the way I go …
I Can’t Remember My Childhood
Something happened to me, as a child, that deeply affected me. Although I knew at the time what was happening was wrong, I was too scared and ashamed to talk to anybody about it, and …
How I am Picking Myself Up After a Bad Mental Health Day
I won’t lie, I have been struggling more over the past week or so with my mental health. Since lockdown began, my mood has been generally better than I expected, but it will, without fail, …
Learning to Love Myself During Lockdown
I recently finished my counselling sessions (over the phone) and one of the main things my therapist noted was how much happier and at peace I seemed with myself. I have battled with crippling insecurity …
How I Am Beating the January Blues
I have made no secret of the fact that I suffer with my mental health. I was first diagnosed with depression when I was twelve, and my doctor confirmed I had generalised anxiety disorder following …