We’ve all come across “trigger warnings” – on Facebook posts, on news articles – and for many people they can be a joke, a sign that young people today are all wrapped in cotton wool. Today’s post tackles this notion head on and calls for us all not to joke about something that can cause … More Headspace #4
This week’s post explores how a mental health problem can develop and the struggle many people face in trying to work out what is happening to them and get the support they need both from family, friends, and professionals. My Sudden Experience Just before I turned 18, I thought my life was really starting to … More Headspace #3
***Warning – this post discusses self-harm and suicide. If you are not comfortable reading or thinking about this topic, there is no pressure to read on. If you need someone to talk to you can ring the Samaritans on 116123 free from any phone in the UK.*** Yesterday – the 10th of September – was … More Headspace #2
Normally, I write to reflect once something has happened and I’m OK. Today, I’m writing about how I feel right now, and it’s hard because it’s raw and real and so I’m going to go offline once I’ve posted this because we need to talk but sometimes it’s bloody hard. Look, I don’t want to … More Right Now
A few weeks ago I quit my job for mental health reasons – which I wrote about here: Who’s got an impressive ginger beard and just quit his job? This guy. I had a great reaction, and many people got in touch saying they wished they could share their stories but don’t necessarily want to … More Headspace #1
6 months ago I was offered an incredible opportunity to work for an amazing international human rights charity that was relocating to Leeds. It was in many ways a dream job – I had the chance to learn new skills, work alongside exceptional colleagues, and to help make the world a slightly better place. About … More Who’s got an impressive ginger beard and just quit his job? This guy.
Recently I wrote a blog about how we can make a difference in the strange and febrile political environment that we find ourselves in. Today, I’m writing about another way that we can make the world a better place – by supporting each other’s mental health. I guess it’s worth starting with a disclaimer – … More Let’s make things better – part 2
It’s not easy, but I believe it is important not to hide and internalise our mental health. You may remember a few years ago a long post I wrote about my mothers MS, and how I coped with this growing up. I keep meaning to write some more thoughts, but suffice to say there have … More Today, I cried.
I’d like to share with you a few thoughts about my life, specifically a positive decision I have made over the last month that has bought happiness into my life. Let me start off with some context. I was raised an only child, with parents who divorced when I was before my age hit double … More Looking after yourself
Something was missing this morning. Sure, I managed to stay in bed until 9, and sure, I listened to Steve Wright’s Sunday love songs. I read a bit, caught up with Facebook, and planned the day. But all of this felt slightly less real for one simple reason – when I opened my eyes I … More Moments missed
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