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One of the many breakthroughs I made in my journey to better mental health was finally having the ability to recognise the onset of a depressive episode. It was surprisingly simple and staring me in the face all along, but when you don’t know…

I’ve decided to start a monthly series on musings I have on various mental health topics. It could be anything from an issue that I’m struggling with during that week, through to something new that I’m trying out (like a mindfulness app or a…

“If you could travel back in time, what advice would you give your younger self?” might sound like the kind of question we’d ask someone at a dinner party, but it’s something we should perhaps be asking ourselves too. Research suggests doing so can…

“Ma’am, you have discolouration. Would you like to speak to a dermatologist about this?” These were the words of a beauty therapist as I was trying (in vain) to enjoy a facial a few months ago. To this day, I don’t know what discolouration…

“I feel like I’ve spent my life running and I want to learn how to stand still and be happy where I am…” Chasing happiness  Somehow, somewhere along the way, I learnt that the key to happiness was to keep on moving. Anything that…

This grounding and mindful exercise is great for bringing me back into the present. Tried and tested! Read on to find out more. Be present. This is an instruction we hear over and over again, whether it’s from a yoga instructor, a therapist, or…

Anxiety can make us want to do a lot of things or nothing at all. When it hits me, for example, I can feel so overwhelmed that I don’t want to leave the house. From my personal experience it can also, sometimes, turn into…