Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

I have decided to write a series of blog posts similar to my previous interviews, although this time I have chosen to focus on specific mental health conditions. I, myself, haven’t experienced what these chosen people have; I am going to learn so much from them as I hope everyone else reading this does. I…

Addiction

I touched upon a subject in a previous blog post that I didn’t feel ready to talk about on here thus far. I have recently made the decision to begin opening up more about this situation as I feel sharing our vulnerability and struggles is what brings us together; brings change and brings awareness. When…

Outlet

I’ve always said I find it easier to write when things aren’t good. Which I know isn’t a true representation of mental health because it’s not actually all bad. Despite what we’re led to believe. But maybe when I’m good, I don’t feel the need to use this blog as an outlet; I don’t need…

Nostalgia

It’s been a while since I felt like I really wanted to write. And that’s actually been a positive thing, in the sense that I’ve been so well in myself that it kind of took a back seat. This has been the longest consistent time of feeling settled and grounded, and it’s been a massive…

Background

When I was 15 and my mind was introduced to Ben, I had no idea what was happening to me. There was no build up to this new hysteria I was experiencing; no warning; no understanding. Fortunately, this period of anxiety and panic didn’t last particularly long and I was able to continue for a…