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Information and advice on a huge range of mental health topics
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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15
AugHow I used OCD to my advantage, despite its debilitating effects
Amanda talks about her experiences of living with OCD and how she was able to use this part of her life to achieve a personal ambition.
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13
AugA policeman's battle with depression
Today, Ron blogs for us on his three year battle with depression; how it started, what it felt like and how he made it through to the other side.
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10
AugWe're all different, let's not compare our illnesses
Amanda blogs on living with a mental illness and how easy it can be for people to compare themselves to others.
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6
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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6
AugThe endorphin rush
Tracey blogs about how exercise and eating well have helped her to feel healthier and happier, thanks to a positive recommendation by her GP.
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1
AugLearning to live with my depression
Gill blogs for us on her journey with depression and how far she has come.
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25
JulReview of A little bit OCD - more than being tidy
The Girl with Hat reviews last night's show by Jon Ricardson on Channel 4 "Jon talked honestly and openly about his own compulsive behaviours [and] the 3 other stories told did not shy away from the severity of OCD"
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24
JulLiving with me and my OCD
Freelance filmmaker, Claire, blogs for us on what it is like to live with OCD and shares her film 'Living with me and my OCD.'
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24
JulThe loneliness of OCD
"I felt embarrassed putting the horrible thoughts that exist inside my head on a daily basis, into words for other people to hear." The Girl With A Hat blogs about how she deals with it and how she helps herself.
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20
JulTips for surviving the Olympics
Charlotte shares her tips for how to cope in London during the Olympics season. Add yours to the comments.
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9
JulManaging self harm on my own terms
In a follow up to her post about starting talking therapy with her local Mind, Laura blogs about how this support is helping her to manage her anxiety and thoughts of self harm.
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5
JulLiz - my inspirational sister
Liz fought hard to overcome anorexia and depression. She used her own experiences to help people dealing with similar problems. Now her sister Rachel is taking on the Three Peaks challenge in her memory.
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4
JulLetting go of 'that' secret
For years Amy felt that her anxiety was embarrassing - something that needed to be kept hidden. Here she blogs about letting go of that feeling of shame.
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2
JulThat's one small step for Mind.
Angela blogs on taking up the 10,000 steps challenge: "I’m in no way sporty, but this just encouraged me to walk or cycle a little bit more each day."
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28
JunFinding the strength
Hannah blogs about struggling with suicidal feelings, depression and self harm: "I desperately want these dark feelings to go away so I can get on with my life and to be young and carefree."