I'm a crier. I cry at movies, tv shows, tv adverts, peoples stories, my past, books and so on but crying in front of people is something I still struggle with and I know a lot of people can relate. There is something that we dislike about crying in front of people. For some reason … Continue reading Cry Your Eyes Out
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Life After Depression
I finished my counselling 1 year ago and I have remained depression free ever since which is great obviously but it has been weird for me sometimes. I had depression for many years and it was hard to admit that. My personality is normally quite smiley and bubbly so admitting that I was actually depressed … Continue reading Life After Depression
Bali VS Anxiety
May the 1st marked the start of my solo travels which took me to Bali! Bali was never part of my plan but to be fair, returning to the UK for 2 months was also not part of my plan. After 7 months in Australia I decided to return home. My future was my main … Continue reading Bali VS Anxiety
Cannabis and Psychosis
Cannabis has been gaining a lot of publicity which means more research is being done about this intriguing plant and it’s proving pretty interesting. Recent studies have shown that there is actually a link between cannabis and psychosis. The studies show that the daily use of cannabis (especially high potent strains) is linked to developing psychosis. … Continue reading Cannabis and Psychosis
This Time Last Year
This time last year I had finally completed my CBT and counselling. It was a great day, hugely proud of myself and the following 12 months have been one hell of a journey. For a few months after I had finished my therapy I was still having some issues with anixety. My depression and PTSD … Continue reading This Time Last Year
Sleeping Songs – Depression Playlist
On the last 3 or 4 phones I have owned I had a 'sleeping songs' playlist. I first created the playlist when I got my very first iPhone back when I was around 17 years old. The playlist was created mainly because I was severely depressed. It was filled with emotional, slow songs that could … Continue reading Sleeping Songs – Depression Playlist
Self Care – 4 Stages Of Why
We all love some self care. Whether it's a bubble bath, chocolate cake or a night in on the weekend. It feels nice to have time to ourselves. But it doesn't always get to the root of why you feel like you need some self care in the first place. I've always been one to … Continue reading Self Care – 4 Stages Of Why
