I feel its time to take a break from SWI dont know how to explain it but SW isnt the site it once was. There just isnt the interaction like it used to be. I sometimes wonder if thats the reason so many of the original crew have left. When SW came along it was billed as the new EP. But... See More »
Mental health crisisIf youre struggling mentally then please dont suffer alone or in silence. There is help out there , please access it. Samaritans : 116 123 Or alternatively contact your local mental health crisis line. They will help you. Its ok to not be ok
Life on medicationIts no fun living a life where you need daily medication to survive/cope/handle the stresses of the day. Anyone who has to take meds on a day to day basis has my sympathy. Im on 4 different tablets each day. Sertraline 100mg (anti-depressant) ,... See More »
Ive never met my fatherHe probably doesnt even know i exist. I dont refer to him as 'dad' or 'father'. I refer to him as the sperm donor. Sometimes im jealous of my sister and the relationship she has with her dad. They talk , they laugh , they share things. I shouldnt... See More »
The pandemic5 years on from lockdown and people seem to forget that Covid-19 has NOT gone away. Its still here and always will be , unless a vaccine is developed that totally eradicates it. In my line of work we are required to have a booster jab every year.
I want to pay my respectsTo the 97 people that went to a football match at Hilsborough on this day in 1989 and never came home. 97 people whos lives were cut short. 97 families that lost a loved one in the most horrific circumstances. Heartbreaking. May they rest in peace.
I love the gymWhen someone said to me that exercising is good for mental health i was unsure. But i bit the bullet and joined a gym. And you know what? Its true. A healthy body can lead to a healthier mind (1)
I went to support group last nightGroup therapy is so helpful. Last night we discussed our personal diagnosis and how it affects us day to day. I was really impressed by Sammy who suffers Social Anxiety Disorder. She sat there trembling , sweating and blushing as she told her story.... See More »
Coping with a mental disorderLiving and coping with mental illness is tough. People turn to drugs or alcohol to deal with it. Other people use sex to cope. I tend to lock myself away with a puzzle book or binge watch documentaries
Mental Health SupportI attend a weekly group for people with mental health problems , personality disorders and learning difficulties. Its hard for these groups of individuals to fit in with societal norms so having a safe space around others is invaluable. Ive been... See More »
BPD illnessI suffer from BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder) which affects my daily life. Its a mental illness for which there is no cure. Its exhausting.
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