I just saw an article shared by Kay Sheldon on Twitter from the Telegraph - Knitting, crocheting and jam-making improve mental health, study finds and it got me thinking about mindfulness. I'm certainly not an advocate of 'go for a walk and get over it' and I don't believe Kay Sheldon is either, but there … Continue reading Mindful resolutions
Bitten by the panic bug
The silver lining is that I am not talking nonsense by blogging about mental health. Ridiculous, I know, getting imposter syndrome about something like that.Isn't it usually getting a new job and worrying you're not made of good enough stuff? Or finding a new hair salon and thinking you're not worthy of being there cos … Continue reading Bitten by the panic bug
It’s all in your head…and arms, and legs
Firstly, can I make something clear. I am not having a pity-poor-me festival here. I am fine. Not brilliant, but fine. I am not attention seeking and I do not need well wishes. I am well-armed with kittens, Tunnock's caramel wafers, duvets and two episodes of The Missing to catch up on. I am well-versed … Continue reading It’s all in your head…and arms, and legs
The minds of survivors and reflections from a cat’s eye
I am not sitting here chanting and twirling meditation balls in the palm of my hand, but my god (whatever or whoever that may be), there was something a bit spiritual about this week. It pushed me to my limits, brought me closer to friends and family, made me look beyond myself and helped me … Continue reading The minds of survivors and reflections from a cat’s eye
Sleigh bells, fairy dust and Victorian boots
Illustration by Alfie Joey of BBC Newcastle/The Mimic Men (@alfiejoey #AlfArt ) Every single year I try desperately to conjure up the epitome of Christmas. But it's 2016. Santa doesn't exist and the old fashioned paper chains and snow globes I keep stockpiling don't actually have the power to transport me back to a Victorian … Continue reading Sleigh bells, fairy dust and Victorian boots
I blog, therefore I am narcissus
Fellow Time to Change Storycamp grad, mental health blogger, vlogger and all round lovely, Andrea Wade inspired this Sunday morning outpour. She asked something on Twitter's #TalkMH (give it a follow peeps) that struck an anxious chord. She said: "Because I am so used to hiding my illness, I often get a pang of guilt … Continue reading I blog, therefore I am narcissus
It REALLY couldn’t happen to a nicer…
I started writing this blog in May. Six months down the line and I've landed a mental health series in my FAVOURITE magazine - Standard Issue. Know it? It's the 'no bullshit' women's magazine founded by the wonderful Sarah Millican. They're on Twitter and Facebook - give them a follow/like. Anyway, my regular feature sets … Continue reading It REALLY couldn’t happen to a nicer…
I can’t get no sleep
It's 1.30am. I never write anything at this time. Because generally everything I've written is reflective. Right now, I'm sitting in the midst of a haze that is far from nice. I usually look back and find the humour in it. But I can't do that right now. Because I'm in it. Slap bang in … Continue reading I can’t get no sleep
A series of unfortunate stereotypes
My post for World Mental Health Day and Time to Change, written for the fabulous Standard Issue Magazine - 'a smart and witty online magazine for women by women' founded by the fabulous Sarah Millican. A series of unfortunate stereotypes Lemony Snicket's Aunt Josephine is terrified of everything. Estate agents, leeches, the telephone, Count Olaf. … Continue reading A series of unfortunate stereotypes
Weak? Scary? Violent?
I wrote the following article for the Journal. Published 08.10.16. It's World Mental Health Day on Monday. But why should we care? I have a mental health disorder. You can often find me on Northumberland Street, shaking like a leaf, muttering to myself and pushing eighteen cats in a pram. That, of course, is a … Continue reading Weak? Scary? Violent?
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