The other day I felt an overwhelming feeling of loneliness – or what I perceived as loneliness. My initial reaction was to scroll through my WhatsApp, seeking someone who I can reach out to. For some of you, your initial reaction may be to login to your Instagram or Facebook and start scrolling. – IContinue reading “Is what I’m feeling right now, ‘loneliness’ or ‘Isolation’?”
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Dealing with the ‘Fear of Abandonment.’
Fear of abandonment is the overwhelming worry that people close to you will leave. Healthline.com Jo knows she has some trust issues, not at first, but when the relationship starts to deepen. For some reason she finds it hard to commit to a relationship, and is picky to the point she doesn’t choose anyone evenContinue reading “Dealing with the ‘Fear of Abandonment.’”
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…”
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.”
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”
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