I am really bad at actually feeling how I’m feeling. However, I find that music can really aid that process. Recently, I’ve been trying to make a particular effort to make sure I actually address my mood and the direction it’s going in. Even if it’s just so I’m not surprised when things hit the... Continue Reading →
Poor Mental Health, Poor Work-Life Balance
CN: medication, suicidal thoughts
Wanting vs. Needing Music
How often do I listen to music? How loudly do I listen to music? What music am I listening to? Like many things, the answers to these questions indicate the state of my mental health. However, the question of whether I am listening to music because I want to or because I feel I need... Continue Reading →
3 things you should know about eating disorders
CW: in-depth discussion of eating disorders (no weights or numbers), suicidal thoughts. There are so many misconceptions around eating disorder so here are some of the things I think you should know!
Time – a short ramble
CN: brief mention of eating disorders and suicidal thoughts The passing of time is such an odd concept, especially when it comes to mental health. Sometimes it can feel like time is going really quickly, sometimes incredibly slowly, sometimes backwards and sometimes a mix of all. I think "jumbled" is the best way to describe... Continue Reading →
Do I know how I feel?
How am I feeling? This is a question that I ask myself frequently but rarely get an answer to. I know when I’m feeling something, but I often find it really hard to identify what it is, and this can be really frustrating, and sometimes distressing. Usually, I can ignore it, or I can make... Continue Reading →
Greeting death and saying goodbye
CN: in depth discussion of poor mental health and suicide. Revisiting my old suicide notes.
Tired
CN: In depth discussion of mental health and indirect mentions of suicide What I mean when I say "I'm tired"
Suicide: why we need to talk – A Video
CN: Suicide, self-harm, LGBT+phobia, racism. btw, there's a good chance I'll delete this tomorrow once I see sense.