It’s Christmas, time to be happy?

So, it's Christmas Eve as I write this. Tomorrow is therefore Christmas Day. People are going to be happy and excited and all those positive feelings. But for those with a mental health issue, just because it's Christmas doesn't mean the struggles are going to go away. Sometimes, Christmas can be hard if you suffer …

Recovery Playlist

This is probably my most listened to playlist at the moment and it can really help me get through hard times, but sometimes, it's just a playlist I like to listen to. Some songs I feel relate to the process of recover, others a reminder that bad days are going to happen in recovery and …

MIAW: My battle with mental illnesses

It's the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week and I feel the best way I can start some blog posts related to this week is to talk about my own experiences. I've battled with a low mood since I was in year 8, so I was about 13. I can't remember much from these years …

Back to school haul!

I'm going in to sixth form this year and am I pretty terrified. To get myself more excited and motivated, I thought I would treat myself to some new stationary supplies. I've always loved stationary and I don't think there will be a day where I won't! I wasn't planning on buying this much at …

My favourite distraction books

I've always been a lovely of activity style and fun books but since I've been struggling, I've found them much more beneficial as a distraction technique. I've decided to share some of my favourites. 1. Mess - Keri Smith This has got to be a favourite of mine at the moment. I think by now a lot …