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Each month we are encouraging our bloggers to write about a themed topic. The topic for May is depression.
Share your thoughts/experiences with the SANE Community here.
We advise before submitting your blog to save your entry on a Word document - in case any technical issues arise. If you are experiencing issues, please email your entry to fundraising@sane.org.uk.
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Remember, if you're in need of support, our confidential services are always here.
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My names Alex and I've had a history of severe mental illness. I've managed to overcome my problems and no longer suffer, work part time 2 jobs, enjoy my life with my girlfriend...
My name’s Lizzi and I want to tell you why I got involved in psychosis and bipolar research.
A few years ago I supported a friend through a period of serious mental ill-healt...
I wrote here a few days ago when I was in a lot of emotional pain. I'm still here although sometimes I wonder how the hell I manage it. I've had some flashbacks and intrusive thoug...
Where do I start? I always thought I was 'normal' but it seems I'm not, I don't really know how long I've been depressed, all I know is that since the early part of this year depre...
So today I'm in the doldrums. My ex husband brought his new girlfriend to the house we still own in Italy. Two weeks ago. And told me he was alone. But the neighbours have told me ...
I've been seeing a psychologist for some time now and working really hard at each session and between sessions. It reached a point where it was going to be necessary for me to reli...
Talking about mental health is important.
As I write this post, I have Placebo playing in the background on my laptop. Music, reading and writing has become a large comfort to me. ...
Today I woke up, I'm alive still
Gotta get up, gotta take my pills
My constant routine I find very dreary
"No these pills will help, in theory".
I get up get so food, brush my teet...
SELF HARM:
Self harming, no matter HOW you do it, is an ADDICTION.
Like any other addiction, it takes hold of you, it finds your weakness and it takes your life, it sucks the soul ...
So today I have woken up in someone else's bed after a drunken episode that I vaguely remember. I remember talking lots I always do when I'm drunk. I have an alter ego and she come...
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