Happy Girl Winter: How to Overcome Seasonal Depressive Disorder
More Than Meets The Eye: Stop Assuming that People Aren’t Chronically Ill Based on Appearances
At first glance, if you were to see me in the street, you might conclude that I'm a healthy and vibrant young woman – someone who is strong with copious amounts of energy. The reality, however, is a far cry from that…
‘Growing into a Healthier and Happier Human Being’: My Experience of In-Person and Virtual Therapy
During my sister’s first visit home, she was full of stories about the amazing experiences that she had been having. I sat and listened silently, anger bubbling inside. Then, one night, the anger burst in the form of a screaming rage. When a gap emerged between the screams and tears, my mum calmly stated that I should consider seeing a doctor. I accepted…
Double, Double, Coil and Trouble: The History of Female Contraceptives and the Pursuit of Profit at the Expense of Women’s Health
When the oral contraceptive pill came out, it was lauded as a miracle. […] We should not, however, believe that the pill was (and still is) without drawbacks. This ‘miracle’ has a rather nasty history of coercion, misogyny, and malpractice, not to mention the lengthy and dangerous list of side effects.
Lockdown & Me. Mental Health During COVID-19
Every person in the UK has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, some more than others. For most people with mental health disorders, the uncertainty and confusion has been overwhelming. I did not believe I was one of those people until I was diagnosed with two life changing mental health conditions during lockdown.
Another Miscarriage Story
How do you tell people that? When they ask how you are, how do you say, “I’m actively losing my child in front of you, right where I stand.”
What I’m Doing To Get Through This Pandemic
It all begins with an idea.