I'm a big fan of using mental health printables and therapy worksheets for my anxiety. Writing down my thoughts before going into social events, then analysing them afterwards, has helped me understand and subsequently manage my social anxiety. Using worksheets has also helped me identify ... READ the POST
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I’ll Always Have Suicidal Thoughts Even Though I Am Not Suicidal
I haven't been actively suicidal in 7 years but that doesn't mean I don't always still think about suicide. Passive suicidal thoughts weave in and out of my brain on a consistent basis, when I'm feeling low, sick and even at my most stable and content of times. They lurk in the shadows, ... READ the POST
I Don’t Care If My Mental Illness Makes You Uncomfortable
Long gone are the days that I would keep my mental illness a dirty little secret or pretend that I was physically sick to mask my mental health symptoms. I no longer care if my mental illness makes you uncomfortable, as your discomfort is nothing in comparison to what living with a mental ... READ the POST
Why Telling People To Reach Out When They’re Suicidal Is Not Enough
How often do you hear people say "Why didn't they just reach out?" when a person dies by suicide. I mean, I get it, I do. I'm a huge advocate of talking about your mental health and asking for help but when people say "Why didn't they just reach out?" I feel like I'm about to burst into ... READ the POST
How To Maintain Friendships With Anxiety
I know first hand how difficult it is to maintain friendships with anxiety, not just as the person with anxiety but as a friend to other people that have it. It's tricky to navigate a friendship in which you find yourself cancelling plans, not showing up to things and then letting guilt stop you ... READ the POST
5 Things You Discover After Having A Mental Breakdown
About 7 years ago, I found myself having a mental breakdown. I couldn't function in my day-to-day life, I could hardly get out of bed, I couldn't face the outside world without falling apart and I nearly attempted suicide for the second time. I sat on my kitchen floor one day, having hurt myself ... READ the POST
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