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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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.”
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?”
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”
Fear of Relapse and Prevention
“Having a mental disorder isn’t easy, and it’s even harder when people assume you can just get over it.” – HealthyPlace After experiencing two devastating relapses, several years apart, that very term ‘relapse’ as come to be my worst enemy. When I use the term ‘relapse’ I’m referring to the dictionary’s definition; ‘deterioration in someone’sContinue reading “Fear of Relapse and Prevention”
What on earth am I here for? Purpose and identity: reflective piece – Lookafteru4me
Ever heard the phrase What on earth am I here for? Someone once asked me this question, and to be totally honest it caught me off guard. I didn’t know how to respond, and I’ve never really asked myself this question and awaited my response. As sad as this sounds, I’ve live most of myContinue reading “What on earth am I here for? Purpose and identity: reflective piece – Lookafteru4me”
“Guilty, until proven innocent…”
Battle with feelings of guilt on a regular basis? (have a read of my experience and some helpful tips to help deal with the opponent of guilt) – Take a handy guilt test at the end to find out more about yourself, and what makes you feel guilty??? Read: Guilty, until proven innocent
“The right to Happiness”
Reflection Zone: Many of us are familiar with the Human Rights Act in Britain, for example, the right to life, the right to a fair trial, the right to liberty, to name a few. If it was possible to add one more human right to the human rights law in Britain It would be ‘theContinue reading ““The right to Happiness””
Anxiety, an ongoing battle..
I will start this post by mentioning one of my favourite TV cooking presenters: Nadiya Hussain. After winning The Great British Bake Off in 2015 Nadiya Hussain went on to present several cooking shows including Nadiya’s British Food Adventure, Nadiya’s Family Favourites to name a few. I have most eagerly watched and enjoyed many ofContinue reading “Anxiety, an ongoing battle..”
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