My Story. We grow up thinking everything happens for a reason. Truer words have not been spoken. In late February of this year, whilst in an Acute Mental Health Ward, I tried for the first time in my life to commit suicide. I have run all of my life, from everyone, from everything, and the plain truth of the matter is, that all these years of … [Read more...] about Suicide – You Can’t Press Restart and Get Another Life
Depression – Dancing With The Devil
Its been three months since my breakdown, and not much has changed, except I have managed to stay out of hospital. Yesterday I had an appointment with my out-patients psychiatrist, who just asked the question, 'How are you really Dee?' Instantly I looked down, looked at the ceiling, looked at the walls, hoping she would say something, … [Read more...] about Depression – Dancing With The Devil
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – Your Life In Blinding Flashes
I was first diagnosed with PTSD about six years ago. Now, I know what it is and understand how it works. I have been battling it for decades. Along with a good unhealthy dose of chronic depression. PTSD and depression...it's like having twins. It seems to me you can't have one without the other. They both know how to push your buttons, and … [Read more...] about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – Your Life In Blinding Flashes
The Fat Suit – My Layer of Protection
My Story. My Fat Suit. Did you know that 50% of overweight or obese people suffer from some form of depression? Did you know that 50% of those 50% have suffered some form of abuse in their lives? Did you know that stares and remarks, nasty social media remarks, just add to their depression and self hate? Do people ever stop to think … [Read more...] about The Fat Suit – My Layer of Protection
Eating Disorders – Food Glorious Food
My Story. Over 70 million people in the world suffer from an eating disorder. That means there are 70 million family’s directly impacted by this epidemic. I would like to acknowledge family’s at this point, because they bare the worry of watching their loved one binge, starve or purge their way into a very controlled, very depressive … [Read more...] about Eating Disorders – Food Glorious Food
Depression – My Never Ending Story
Depression for me is like a deep sea dive. I start out with my toes on the edge of my world. It’s a perfect day…you know that day - the birds are singing, the sun is shining and the promise of hope that anything can happen. I point my fingers to the sky and launch into the most beautiful, perfect dive. Olympic judges would stand-up to show my … [Read more...] about Depression – My Never Ending Story
