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How talking on the internet helped me overcome social anxiety …

Sadly, many people who suffer from mental illness feel ashamed to talk about how they feel and this just simply shouldn’t be the case. It only takes one small step to ask for help, …

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Self-care tips for when you're feeling depressed

Take care of the physical symptoms. Your mental health is so much more than what’s going on inside your head. A relapse in my depression is often accompanied by …

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Why learning to ignore my anxiety is having a positive impact on …

I’ve secretly popped one of my beta-blockers to slow down my heart rate and I’ve avoided caffeine all weekend to minimise the chance of feeing twitchy and anxious. However, I …

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Coping with the physical effects of anxiety & depression

If you suffer from depression or anxiety then I’m betting you already know how much it hurts. Like, physically hurts. A lot of people don’t realise just how painful mental illness …

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How writing has improved my mental health

The need to write everyday has given me a more structured day which is really important for keeping me on a somewhat even keel. I don’t cope with change well, so …

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Introverts with depression need creative self-care ideas too

Introverts, this one’s for you. I’m sitting at my desk, home alone, with only the light of my laptop to light the room. Rain eerily taps against the open window and I suddenly realise …

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13 of the best UK mental health podcasts

This podcast from In The Moment Magazine shares great tips to help you live your best life, from expert sleep advice to what to eat to boost your brain power. Past guests …

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The stress of a GP appointment when you have a mental illness

I’m currently sitting in Starbucks with a mug of tea; my humble reward for doing the thing that I hate the most. The thing that still fills me with fear every few months, even …

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3 Therapeutic Writing Exercises for Integrating Past Versions of …

3. Gratitude list. Gratitude journaling is the perfect way to round off doing one or both of these exercises, especially because they can feel mentally taxing and dredge up some …

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5 things you shouldn’t feel guilty about when you’re depressed

Depression and guilt go hand in hand for many people. Let's get one thing straight; you're not to blame for your mental illness! Just like you wouldn't be to blame if you contracted …

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Mental health clothing for when you want own your illness

Mental health clothing is my jam. You should know by now that I’m really into talking about my mental illness. In fact, I think it’s pretty darn important that we ALL talk about …

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Customer service work ruined my mental health

It’s worth mentioning that retail and catering work is a varied industry, and so you might find one form of customer service that is slightly easier on your mental state than others. …

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7 reasons why you need to make an emergency self-care box

3. It’s creative. I’m a huge believer in creativity as a force for good in the world of well being, and the act of making your emergency self-care kit will be a project of this nature. It …

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How to plan and outline a non-fiction book

Using the post it notes you rearranged earlier, you should now see the basis of your outline. Remember to include a short introduction, then divide the book into sections, then …

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How to pitch an article idea to a magazine: Email examples included

Read the publication. It sounds obvious but you really need to understand the publication you’re pitching to before you make contact. For instance, the Daily Mail has a …

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