I Gave Up Alcohol For My Mental Health
My last psychiatry appointment was a tough one – I was told with certainty that I should, no, needed to give up alcohol. My response was a hopeful one, surely half a bottle of wine on a… View Full Post
We Need to Stop Apologising for Being Ill
This is something I find myself doing often. I have lived with mental illness for over a decade and I still find myself uttering that one word; sorry. Sorry I let you down. Sorry I… View Full Post
My Triggers for a Bipolar Episode and How I Manage Them
Bipolar can be triggered in a number of ways and it can be different for each person. It has taken me years to correlate certain situations and experiences with the onset of a Bipolar episode,… View Full Post
Surviving a Festival whilst Living with a Mental Health Problem
I love music festivals. To me, a good festival is other worldly, where you can get lost in the music and the atmosphere. With a mental health condition though, the very idea of attending can… View Full Post
Missing Medication: Withdrawal and Side Effects
It’s been around four months now that my psychiatrist has been telling my GP that I don’t need to see her every time I need a new prescription. It’s a situation that has been… View Full Post
