I felt so insecure – then I got my diagnosis
I couldn’t open up to people and show the ‘real me’ for fear that I’d be too vulnerable…
I was so depressed I couldn’t even drink water
One of the worst aspects of my episodes was the shame that accompanied those days of lying in…
Coping with the anxiety of not knowing what’s going on inside my brain
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Weight Loss and Strength Training
1Jill McLaughlin “Finding Crunch has been instrumental in my journey; I work out there six to seven days…
I’ve lived with mental illness long enough to know most of the work happens quietly
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My psychosis got so bad I started thinking I was a God
After the mania came the madness (Picture: Cal Speet) When the medical team collected me from my mother’s house in…
Doctors ignored my symptoms – but took my boyfriend seriously when he intervened
I felt relief – as well as confusion (Picture: Steve Ullathorne) ‘Have you tried being less stressed?’ the…
I wish people were more considerate of my gluten free needs at Christmas
Christmas dinner is particularly difficult for me (Picture: Alice Giddings) It’s Christmas day 2023 and the table is…
I was told I’m a narcissist – I’ve never been happier
I couldn’t open up to people and show the ‘real me’ for fear that I’d be too vulnerable…
My free little library is a connection to my neighbourhood
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I was left scarred after boys at school banned me from gym showers
I soon became the easy target for school bullies, says Jamie (Picture: Jamie Windust) Entering the boys’ changing…