Most of us have to deal with rejection on a daily basis, whether it’s concerning relationships, career aspirations or family conflict, the list goes on. However, what happens when rejection is not only external, but internal, ingrained in your very soul. What happens when you reject yourself? We may have many expectations concerning ourselves, andContinue reading “Walking through Rejection…”
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Lonely but not alone…
Loneliness is defined ‘as being sad because one has no friends or company.’ But I don’t think the dictionary’s definition does the term ‘loneliness’ any justice. Loneliness is much more than the absence of friends and company; Loneliness is a tangible presence for many, and doesn’t discriminate by age, gender or social class. It mayContinue reading “Lonely but not alone…”
Have an amazing day!
To my followers, readers and bloggers. Have an amazing valentines day! I mean that from the bottom of my heart, not only to those that have a significant other, (married or dating) but those who are single, or those who are looking for a relationship, or someone to love. Remember despite your current relationship status,Continue reading “Have an amazing day!”
Relationships, Relapse and Recovery; Revised.
For those of you who have experienced a psychotic episode/s, you would be familiar with that ‘feeling’ that grips your very soul afterwards – especially when you’re left alone with your thoughts for a couple of weeks or even months – “That feeling is the need to get back to normality and everyday living.” LookAfterU4meContinue reading “Relationships, Relapse and Recovery; Revised.”
Still up? but want to go to sleep, read on…
If you haven’t already, have a read of this post, especially if you’re having trouble with sleeplessness, either falling asleep or staying asleep – and the knock on effect it may have on our mental health. I’ve included some tips and tricks to help you along the way. Enjoy your week:)
Sleep deprivation and Mental Health…
Can’t sleep?/ Can’t stay asleep? Do you feel really tired during the day? and wide awake at night? On the other hand to you try to establish a bed routine, and find yourself waking up during the middle of the night? I couldn’t relate to this until my recent struggles with sleeplessness and tiredness andContinue reading “Sleep deprivation and Mental Health…”
Being sectioned; what does it mean?
I’m writing this post in hope that you can gain some understanding about what being sectioned is, whether you have experienced it yourself, or you know someone who has gone through this experience. Let’s begin with the definition; the dictionary defines being sectioned as ‘having been committed compulsorily to a psychiatric hospital in accordance withContinue reading “Being sectioned; what does it mean?”
Merry Christmas Bloggers, Readers!!!
A special thank you to all my readers and followers. Have a splendid Christmas and fabulous New Year. About LookAfterU4me LookafterU4me is a open forum which intends to help lift the stigma and shame that is associated with mental health, enabling you to live a fulfilling, life of purpose. This blog is birthed out ofContinue reading “Merry Christmas Bloggers, Readers!!!”
Suicide and Mental Health
It’s approaching Christmas day; the shops are fully stocked with all things Christmas-sy. But where would we be without a feel-good Christmas movie. Everyone has their favourites; Christmas with the Kranks, Miracle on 34th street, the classic Home Alone movies. Yet nothing can beat a good black and white movie like It’s a Wonderful LifeContinue reading “Suicide and Mental Health”
Picture Perfect: Body Image and Mental Health
Most of us are guilty of editing or adding filters to images of ourselves – and to be honest sometimes it’s just a bit of fun – other times it reflects something much deeper. Who could blame us? We’ve learnt from the experts; Photoshop filters and airbrushed skin would appear so common in the fashionContinue reading “Picture Perfect: Body Image and Mental Health”
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