Late diagnosed autistic female with ADHD navigating life as a square peg.
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
Apparently, there’s no time limit on grief. I was told this by my counsellor a few days ago. It was while I was telling her that today would’ve been my Nan’s birthday, that I got really upset. I got that lump in my throat and the tears started falling. I felt silly that even after … Read more
It’s going on for 12 weeks in lockdown and dealing with the downers has been the hardest part. It’s been awhile since my depression and low moods have made an appearance. Before lockdown, my moods were pretty stable and I’d only feel blue every now and again. Since we’ve been restricted on where we can … Read more