A-Z of Mental Health

Agoraphobia

In this blog, I talk about symptoms and experiences of living with agoraphobia.

Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder relating to avoidance of foods/food groups and/or patterns of eating that are restrictive in quantity

Bladder Weakness

Trigger Warning: this blog talks about the symptoms and feelings associated with bladder weakness.

Coronavirus

Trigger warning: this blog talks about the stress of COVID-19. If you’re struggling, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Depression

This blog talks about the feelings and symptoms that can be associated with depression in some detail.

Empathy

You never know what someone is going through behind closed doors, so be kind always.

Fatigue

This blog talks about fatigue and some of the ways you might be able to overcome the overwhelming feelings associated.

Generalised Anxiety Disorder

Trigger Warning: this blog talks about some of the symptoms and feelings associated with Generalised Anxiety Disorder.

Hypersensitivity

This blog talks about hypersensitivity: an extreme sensitivity to particular substances or conditions.

Irritability

This blog talks about Irritability: a feeling of agitation.

Judgement

Be kind, let’s remind ourselves and others that living without judgement is a better place to be.

Knowledge

Knowledge is power; even if you can’t see that right now.

Listening Tips

Show you care | Have patience | Use open questions | Say it back | Have courage

Loneliness

Trigger warning: this blog talks about loneliness. If this is something you’re struggling with, please get in touch for advice on where you can go to find the help/support you need.

PCOS and Mental Health

PCOS is not just a “physical” condition: it takes its toll on your emotional and mental wellbeing too.