24th November 2018 Mental Health Coming out proud: the battle against the stigma of mental illness I am mentally ill. And no, it’s not contagious. I have depression, anxiety, and OCD, and I am NOT... Share
12th June 2018 A Chronic Voice, Mental Health, Physical Health Maybe I was built for fighting I get restless when there’s nothing wrong with the world. I am not used to having peace and... Share
1st May 2018 A Chronic Voice, Emotional Health, Mental Health My inner child and the angry girl Note: I published this piece on Medium a year or two ago, so circumstances have evolved. Nevertheless, it... Share
26th April 2018 Mental Health, Physical Health How a depressive period made me realise that sleep is a gift "Well you only need the light when it's burning low Only miss the sun when it starts to snow Only... Share
13th April 2018 Mental Health, Physical Health The year I couldn’t drink coffee Gee Thanks, Immune System and Drugs Thanks to the drugs that suppress my overactive immune system, I caught TB... Share
“ So maybe we are not only the canaries in the coal mine, but also the innovators of a new happier and healthier world. Spoonies Saving the World: Our Value as the Canaries in the Coal Mine
4th April 2018 Mental Health Storms Don’t Last Forever When Will the Storm Pass? A few weeks ago much of the UK was battered by Storm Doris. High... Share
1st April 2018 Mental Health, Physical Health The day I truly felt sexy, confident and beautiful It never ceases to amaze me how the universe continues to work in mysterious ways. Never in a... Share
“ Connecting with nature can help to create a positive perspective on life, and brings back a sense of wonder for the world we live in. Connecting with nature when living with a chronic illness