Late diagnosed autistic female with ADHD navigating life as a square peg.
Please note: This post is my personal opinion and talks about my anxiety around track and trace. This is not a factual piece and therefore, please note this is based on my thoughts and feelings. Track and trace. The three words that should provide comfort but in reality, invoke strong feelings of anxiety. Now, before … Read more
Well, not really otherwise this blog post wouldn’t be necessary. In the first of two blog posts, I wanted to talk about what happens when we Google our symptoms and why, sometimes, this is more of a hinderance than a help. Being diagnosed with a mental health condition is tough Being diagnosed with a mental … Read more
Mind Cymru has today (Tuesday 22nd September) launched its #StandForMe campaign, which I am not only supporting but am proud to be a part of. Next year sees the election of members into the Welsh ‘parliament’ and I, along with so many others, demand that mental health be high on the political agenda. Since the … Read more
Mental health is a hot topic at the moment with charities campaigning for better mental health support and better services. It’s meaning that people who are living with a mental health condition are stepping forward to share their stories and experiences to try and end stigma and discrimination. But for every person, there is the … Read more
Did you know that 1 in 6 people experienced a mental health problem, such as anxiety and depression, in the past week? (Source) And thanks to lockdown, I fear this stat will now be much higher. Looking after our mental health, as a nation, has never been more important. It’s important for us to not … Read more
As someone who has been taking mental health meds for the past 10 years, I’m not ashamed to speak openly about it. And I’m not alone. Mental health advocates across the country have been sharing their #ShowUsYourMeds selfies in the hope of breaking down the stigma surrounding antidepressants. There’s an age-old stigma that says that … Read more