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Anxiety:

• A ludicrous idea | in Blog Post
  When a friend of mine suggested that I ought to look at joining a gym I could not think of anything I would be less likely to do.
• Coping with coming off benzodiazepines | in Blog Post
  John talks about how he started using Atvian/lorazepam for anxiety and his struggle to come off.
• Earthquakes and aftershocks | in Blog Post
  In this guest post, Karl blogs about getting through the 'earthquakes' of the mind, and why it's important to plan for your darkest days.
• Bibliotherapy: Reading through depression | in Blog Post
  On World Book Night, Chris writes about how his love of reading fiction has helped him through periods of anxiety and depression.
• Silly old stigma: Talking about depression and anxiety | in Blog Post
  Amy shares her experiences of depression and anxiety as well as her thoughts on why it's so important to open up about these and fight 'that silly old stigma'.
• My local Mind gave me my life back | in Blog Post
  Over the next two weeks, we'll be sharing tips and information to help you and your loved ones look after their mental health. Here, Rhian blogs about how her local Mind - and the people she met there - gave her a life again.
• Letting go of 'that' secret | in Blog Post
  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.
• Anxiety and work - being me | in Blog Post
  Sarah blogs about her first experience of anxiety at work: "[I] was promised support, and understanding every step of the way, but it couldn’t have been further from the truth" and how far she has come since then.
• Exercise turned out to be just what I needed | in Blog Post
  Harriet blogs on how an almost unconscious decision to take on a massive sporting challenge turned out to be a really positive and energising decision.
• We're all different, let's not compare our illnesses | in Blog Post
  Amanda blogs on living with a mental illness and how easy it can be for people to compare themselves to others.
• London Wasps and Mind launch charity partnership | in News Story
  London Wasps and leading mental health charity, Mind, have today launched a new two-year partnership as new research shows the importance of the sporting community being open about mental health.
• A policeman's battle with depression | in Blog Post
  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.
• How I used OCD to my advantage, despite its debilitating effects | in Blog Post
  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.
• I believe talking therapy saved my life | in Blog Post
  Gemma blogs about the difference talking therapy made to her life and tells us why she is supporting the We Need to Talk campaign.
• Mind the gap - my experience of health anxiety | in Blog Post
  Al talks about his experience of health anxiety, and his achievements and aspirations for the future.
• "Pull yourself together" | in Blog Post
  Kafayat blogs for us on her experiences of post natal depression and the difficulties in gaining support from family and friends.
• My struggle with paranoid psychosis | in Blog Post
  Elene blogs for us today on mental health in the workplace and how a series of difficult changes forced her into crisis.
• Light at the end of the tunnel | in Blog Post
  Jules blogs about her journey with depression and anxiety and her determination now to stay well and enjoy every opportunity.
• My battle with schizophrenia and depression | in Blog Post
  Misty blogs for us about how being bullied at school became the start of a long battle with depression, schizophrenia and self harm. Now largely in recovery, she has a message for others who are struggling.
• Building a business and managing mental health | in Blog Post
  Having battled depression and struggled with mental health at work, Paul started his own business. Today he shares his experiences of managing depression and building his own company.
• Depression and anxiety - my experience as a young professional | in Blog Post
  Today's blogger Becca thought that opening up about her anxiety and depression might mean she lost her job. Instead, she found her manager and colleagues were "supportive, kind and helpful".
• A diary of mindfulness, week two - automatic judgements | in Blog Post
  In the second of her series on mindfulness and depression, Clare blogs about how we judge the experiences that happen to us and how we can separate our thoughts and feelings to better understand a situation.
• Crisis talks | in Blog Post
  To begin this autumn's campaign for more and better crisis care services, Alicia blogs about why she feels crisis care saved her life.
• Why I'm supporting World Mental Health Day 2012 | in Blog Post
  Newcastle councillor, Helen McStravick, blogs for us about her experiences of mental health and why she is supporting World Mental Health Day 2012.
• I asked for help and was turned away | in Blog Post
  Liz blogs for us about her experience of being turned away from a crisis care service because she did not meet the criteria for treatment. She talks about the serious implications this had on her mental health and wellbeing.
• Waiting in crisis | in Blog Post
  Rachel blogs for us about her experience of waiting in A&E for crisis care. She talks about being kept waiting late at night in an intimidating setting and the impact this had on her experience in crisis.
• Starting the debate: antidepressants or dandelions | in Blog Post
  Suzie Grogran asks whether we should stop using antidepressants as 'weed killers' and look for more holistic ways to live with our mental health problems.
• The loneliness of depression and the importance of talking | in Blog Post
  Louisa shares how difficult and frustrating she sometimes finds it to explain how she's feeling, but how important she thinks it is not to give up on talking.
• Studying with depression | in Blog Post
  Today we hear how one student copes with depression whilst studying at university. They talk about the fear of moving to a new town, managing the demands of academic life and the importance of having support around you.
• My phobia runs my life on daily basis | in Blog Post
  "As I got into my teens the fear seemed to grip me like a vice". Anne blogs for us about her fear of vomiting, and the impact it's had on her life.
• Volunteering for Mind | in Blog Post
  Stephanie blogs for us about her experience of volunteering for Mind. She talks about what the day meant to her and how she felt about making a difference.
• My daughter's struggle to access crisis care | in Blog Post
  Lynn blogs in support of our crisis care campaign, she talks about her daughter's poor experience of crisis care and how worried they are about the next time she needs support from this vital service.
• Starting to look to the future | in Blog Post
  Gill blogs for us about the positive changes in her life recently and how she's learning to live with her depression. She talks about the important things that have helped and how they may benefit others.
• Hearing voices | in Blog Post
  Lucy blogs about her experience of hearing voices, she describes what it was like for her growing up, how she was able to talk to friends about it and how she manages now.
• Why the Mind Infoline is needed more than ever this Christmas | in Blog Post
  Charlotte, one of our Mind infoline advisors, knows how Christmas may not always be a time to celebrate.
• Planning will help me to survive family gatherings this Christmas | in Blog Post
  For Raven, family gatherings at Christmas can be overwhelming with her anxiety condition. Here, she outlines her coping strategies.
• 10 ways to reduce Christmas stress | in Blog Post
  Fran blogs for us about how she keeps her anxiety and stress at bay by reviewing a daily mantra.
• When everything changed | in Blog Post
  Terry shares his story of how major depression and panic disorder changed his life, and how he's using fundraising as part of his treatment.
• Coming to terms with a sudden and devastating change | in Blog Post
  John blogs about coping with a sudden decline in his son's health, and how CBT helped him deal with everything that happened.
• Overcoming the power of an eating disorder | in Blog Post
  Rachel from our communications team blogs for Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
• Walking the three peaks challenge for Mind | in Blog Post
  Matt blogs for us today about why he's decided to take on the epic Three Peaks Challenge for Mind.
• It's not too much to ask to be happy, is it? | in Blog Post
  Tony blogs about his experiences of living with depression, he talks about the battles he faces and the things he's most afraid of.
• Coping with University Stress | in Blog Post
  Anna blogs with her top tips for keeping well at university.
• When anxiety kicks in | in Blog Post
  "It's something that can go beyond a small fear and progress into something that can restrict you from so many things that life offers" - Amy blogs for us about her anxiety and the impact it's had on her life.
• Not letting anxiety rule my life | in Blog Post
  With the right support, Vikki has overcome her anxiety enough to enable her to leave the house on her own. She blogs for us about how she got to where she is now.
• Getting mental health support at work made all the difference to me | in Blog Post
  When David became ill with depression and anxiety, it was the support from his boss at a large City law firm that had the biggest impact.
• Learning to break the rules | in Blog Post
  "SHOULD. It's just a little word, six letters, but oh so powerful". Meg blogs for us about how letting go of the rules of 'should' has helped her to overcome her anxiety.
• Why am I running the London Marathon? | in Blog Post
  Matt de Boise reflects on his motivations behind pounding the pavements this coming Sunday in aid of Mind.
• Sleeping with anxiety | in Blog Post
  "Your mind's swarming like a flock of angry bees" Annie blogs about not being able to switch off and sleep, and how she copes with anxiety.
• From pain to poetry | in Blog Post
  ‘Writing helps you to confront who you really are’ - Natasha tells us how sharing her feelings with family and friends through her blog helped her.
• Speaking up on selective mutism | in Blog Post
  John describes what it's like to live with the anxiety disorder selective mutism, and why he thinks it's so important to get support as early on as possible.
• When suddenly everything gets on top of you | in Blog Post
  James blogs for us today in support of men's mental health week. He talks about operating in a busy police environment and the moment when he felt everything became too much.