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Mental health challenges can feel isolating. When anxiety or other mental health issues take hold, it’s easy to believe you are alone in your experience. That sense of isolation often makes coping harder. This is why I created a groups section on my website—to build a space where people can share their stories, find support, and connect with others facing similar struggles. The Need for Connection in Mental Health Living with anxiety disorders or other mental health condition

One thing that puzzled me after losing Mum was why I didn't fall apart? I had expected to be an absolute mess when the grief hit and yet I wasn't. Sure, I cried and felt sad but the utter devastation I was expecting never happened. So why was this so?

I was 22 when I first experienced the loss of a dog. Sheba was a Border Collie. A black and white bundle of joy, yapping at our feet...

How my car breaking down nearly led to a breakdown!

I would wake, and for the briefest of moments, feel OK until the onslaught of anxiety and panic would hit me like a runaway train.

Last night I was watching the joyful soap that is EastEnders and I was seriously triggered. Ian Beale's son,16 year old Bobbie was...

Recently, on Social Media, I saw a snippet from Matt Haig's book 'Reasons to stay alive' and it got me thinking. I have read the book but...

This saying really bugs me, in fact it makes me angry. I get the gist behind it...you know ...that you don't have to feel ok all the...

I am glad to be home and especially glad to be back to my own bed. The last 9 days I have been down to see my family in England at it was...

This morning I had to go for a blood test. I'm not good with anything like this and have fainted many times during or just after...

I don't know about you but I frequently have to fight off feelings and thoughts that I am not good enough. This is one particular gremlin...

It's amazing how the sunshine can lift your mood and make you feel hopeful. I've had a couple of difficult days dealing with hormones and...

Ok peeps .So today I am a little edgy. It could be hormones. It could be apprehension about taking a lower dose tonight or it could be...