Mental Health and Lifestyle Blogger
This might seem like a really heavy topic, but that’s why it’s important to talk about. If your friend called you expressing that they were suicidal, would you know what to say to them? The topic of suicide has the burden of misconceptions attached to it meaning that people develop misinformed opinions because they just
As many of you will know, I recently went back to university to study Events Management in Edinburgh. As part of my course work myself and my events group will be hosting a “Night Of The Arts”, in the form of a variety show and an exhibition, on April 4th at The Biscuit Factory in
Hobbies are a great way of nurturing your mental health and there are so many you can take up, however the best hobbies tend to be ones you can do from the comfort of your own home (aka, not relying on anyone else) and that keep your creative vibes flowing. Crafts is probably one of
Therapy or counselling can be a tricky thing to bring up with your partner, especially if you’re already having trouble communicating with them. In my last couple of posts (here and here) I discuss why you should go to couples therapy, in this post, however, I will discuss the advantages of seeking online therapy with
If you don’t know already I was recently interviewed for the Sunday Mail about mental health, you can find the article, including an awkward photo of me, here. Since it came out this morning I’ve had an influx of messages from people calling me “brave”, “courageous” or just telling me “well done”. Now you’re not wrong
Morrisons have announced that they will be introducing a “quiet hour” in their stores for autistic shoppers who struggle with noise and brightness. I believe this is the first major store to roll this hour out nationwide which, to me, is shockingly bad. The National Autistic Society has been trying to get stores to introduce
If you’re like the majority of the population you’ll have suffered from some form of mental illness, but the question is: How do you get help? And where from? Who by? Well, maybe it’s time to see a psychiatrist. Unlike a psychologist or counsellor, a psychiatrist has to be a medically qualified doctor with a
I’m an introvert. I don’t enjoy being *too* sociable and absolutely treasure my alone time. I’m content in hiding away in my flat for an entire weekend instead of going to see friends or family. This isn’t to say I don’t want to see them, it’s just that sometimes I can’t. If I don’t give myself time to
As scary as counselling can seem, it is there to help you and you should try and get the most out of it. There is no point in wasting something that you’ve started to get help, and are possibly paying for. Get the most out of your time and your money, otherwise what is the
