Blogging about mental health issues
Each week we publish blog posts on a whole range of topics, relating in some way to mental health.
We welcome comments and questions on our posts, but have a few ground rules to keep the site welcoming and interesting to every body. The first rule is the most important: be respectful of other commenters and bloggers.
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DecThe spirit of Christmas past
Amy outlines how painful Christmas was for her one year. She didn't have anyone to talk to about the utter despair she was trying to get through.
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AugHow the Olympics helps my agoraphobia
Simon blogs on how Team GB's achievements this summer have helped him to face his fears of being outdoors.
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MayGetting help - when enough is enough
Tony blogs about deciding to get help from his local Mind: "I reached a point over a year ago when I decided: 'Enough is enough!'"
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MayAgoraphobia and the fear of 'what if'
Often you need to talk to someone so badly it hurts. After struggling with agoraphobia for 16 years, Laura hopes that starting talking therapy with her local Mind will help her to take control of her life.
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MarThe race of my life
Three years ago, Amy's agoraphobia made it difficult to leave the house. Next month she'll be lining up in a crowd of thousands to run the London Marathon.