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Talking about how I felt saved my life – Hope’s journey of recovering from Anorexia
Talking about my feelings was something I had never done. Throughout my childhood and teens, I concentrated more on fixing others and switched off my emotions. This wasn’t easy at first but as I stopped eating more and became fixated on anorexia it got easier. Because of this, I ended up in a mental health…
Life after my brother’s suicide – how my therapist helped me overcome the pain, anger and resentment I experienced when he died
Most people think of New Year’s Eve as a joyful time, of celebrations and new beginnings. For Pip, it represents the worst day of her life. In 2004, it was the day she found out her brother had taken his own life. He was 36. This is her story. Please read with care. “I accepted a…
John shares his story on coping with the loss of his sister
I lost my sister, Michelle, in May. May 3rd. My birthday. She took her own life somewhat out of the blue. She had been struggling with some depression for about 6 months (maybe longer but the signs had really started to show). She had just recently had her second child pretty quickly after her first….
Louise shares her experience getting support from her GP
I’m Louise, I’m 23 and a writer living in London. I started to struggle with my mental health when I started university in 2012. I didn’t enjoy university life that much and went through some bad experiences but carried on, thinking I’d be a failure if I quit. I tried seeking help once but my…
Jamie running for #TeamHeadsTogether – Place2Be
I’m Jamie, a 36 year old Headteacher from High Wycombe. This time last year I was 4 stone heavier, and quite unhealthy. I was suffering from an underactive thyroid, though I didn’t know it at the time. It was quite a low point in my life, as my physical health was affecting my mental health….
