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As someone who has struggled with leaving the house since having PTSD, I’ve always wanted to write this post. Leaving the house can be a logistical or emotional nightmare for so many of us and it takes a huge toll on our lives; impacting our ability to socialise, explore and feel connected to the wider … Read more
AD | Happy New Year! I hope you’re feeling hopeful (or at least neutral) about 2021. Last year was so difficult, this year I wish nothing but peace and happiness to all of you. Welcome to my first “Meet my advertisers” post. Each month I’m going to be opening up my blog to other content … Read more
Gaslighting “Gaslighting” has become more commonly talked about over the last couple of years and I attribute at least some of that to the increasing number of people talking about Mental Health on the internet. Because of the link between trauma and serious mental health conditions (mentalhealth.org), the online mental health community is naturally full … Read more
I am the Queen of Procrastination. Seriously, if I run out of Insta to scroll and Netflix won’t load (and there’s some kind of deadline looming), I’m going to get me some scissors and cut myself a big ol’ fringe (bangs). It doesn’t matter that I don’t particularly suit a fringe. It doesn’t matter that … Read more
For many of us, myself included, social media has provided an outlet for self expression. At times when I felt I had nowhere else to turn, Twitter was somewhere I could turn to and talk openly about my mental health. Living with mental illness can feel very lonely. For me, opening up online has helped … Read more
AD* | When I’m feeling a post-anxiety slump or life is getting on top of me, I like nothing more than a good PJ day with my dog and a decent takeaway. It’s 2019 and I feel like Netflix has become a staple part of any kind of day spent indoors and I’m sure many … Read more
From time to time I find myselfOn a long and dark familiar trackI’m here more often than I’d likeThough I once said “I won’t go back.” Each time I walk the path, I learnA slightly quicker way to go. And I am slightly more prepared, It’s how life works; the more you know. Last year I met … Read more
An empath is more empathetic/ empathic, more tuned in and more sensitive to others than the average person. This means they’re more likely to shoe-hop (put themselves in the shoes of others), spot when someone’s not feeling 100% and spend time working through other people’s problems. This post was originally published on pigletish.com on July … Read more
I recently had 20 sessions of person centred therapy. It changed my life. While it’s fresh in my memory, I’d love to tell you all about it. First of all, let me say that I was apprehensive before my first session. It’s natural if you are too. Counselling is a big step to take. Although … Read more
Do you need to make more time for self care? I know I do. All to often, I allow self care to sit at the absolute bottom of my to-do list and then, even when it comes down to it, I don’t even know where to start. Here is a list of 50 self care … Read more