I've come across countless people who lament and long for the past, for a simpler time without sadness and worries. Maybe it's because I'm 23 and I don't feel "old" yet (although sometimes I do!) but I find it difficult to relate to this. Maybe it's because I've spent time weeding out the realities of … Continue reading “The Good Old Days” – Idealisation Of Childhood + Psychological Regression
At work in the pharmacy yesterday, the pharmacist and I were discussing substance misuse and its tragic detriments on people affected by it. "It's not a life you'd choose," she said. And rightfully so. This is always my stance on the subject. And not just in the context of substance misuse but any lifestyle choice that … Continue reading Treatment Resistance: The Biggest Heartbreak
I cannot take the things my parents say at face value. I have to internally evaluate their mood, their mental position and try to uncover the intent. Otherwise, these interactions have the potential to be very damaging to me. My Mam texted me something yesterday that ignited a rage in me. Lately, she has been … Continue reading Mental Instability In Others + The Importance Of An Open Mind
My life lately has been defined by reassessing a lot of the things I thought I knew and the beliefs I thought I had. I've been saying yes to more things and liking things I didn't think I would. I feel like I'm looking back on beliefs and practices I used to cling to strongly … Continue reading Self Permission – Setting Intentions
"Disordered eating refers to a wide range of abnormal eating behaviours, many of which are shared with diagnosed eating disorders. The main thing differentiating disordered eating from an eating disorder is the level of severity and frequency of behaviours." - Eating Disorders Victoria I was one of those kids that was extremely fussy when it came … Continue reading My Experiences With Disordered Eating
I was brought up by an atheist father and a spiritual new-age Christian type mother. But despite the fact that my father is atheist, he periodically spoke about eastern philosophy and even had things like buddhas, prayer beads and a prayer wheel dotted around the house as ornamentation. He also had a small tapestry of … Continue reading Atheism + Spirituality
Hello readers! Sorry about not posting last week, I'm on my Easter break from college and I'm enjoying two weeks off in Shetland. I've also had a lot of big life decisions to think about over the past few weeks which I've not felt ready to talk about yet. I know the direction that my … Continue reading Lil’ Life Update
I watched a video recently about Lil Xan, a rapper from California who has been very candid about his drug abuse. In the past, he was very reliant upon benzodiazepines and opioids but he is supposedly clean or becoming clean now - although this has been disputed by many. There was one part of the … Continue reading The Downside Of Medication As First Line Treatment For Anxiety + Depression
I only have two steps left on my 12 step journey to self-esteem growth, which is insane! I can't believe this - considering I've done two posts on nearly every step. A part of me is grieving its approaching end. It echoes the wave of emotion I've felt when a set of counselling sessions comes … Continue reading Judgement, Irritability + Closing Off – No, I’m Not Perfect!
Today's post was supposed to be on self forgiveness but I got heavily inspired to write on this topic instead. I'm not making a post about alcohol to bash those who indulge in it. After all, in some ways I love alcohol. I love being tipsy, I love partying, I love dancing. I even love … Continue reading Why I Don’t (Usually) Drink Alcohol
