One of the worst things about having mental health issues, whatever they are, is the loneliness that you feel when those around you have no idea how you’re feeling, or how to deal with it. I just need you to sit with me. Don’t say a word. I don’t need you to fix me. I …
Stop Reacting
I just listened to a guided meditation on the Calm app. It was about reactivity, grasping and aversion. I'm not a mindfulness instructor, but the gist is this... throughout the day we have hundreds of thoughts, of many different types... Some are doing thoughts, ‘empty the dishwasher’, some are planning thoughts, ‘don’t forget to call …
Take the drugs
Are you one of those people that hates taking tablets? I don’t mean physically swallowing them, I mean six hours of a headache and I’ll pop one paracetamol because I can’t actually see anymore. I am. Well, maybe I used to be. I’ve got better at looking after myself. Headache, give it a cup of …
Just Say No
Why is it that at Christmas time we develop an inability to say no? No, you can’t come for Christmas dinner, I’m knackered and you were miserable shits last year No, you can’t have that toy, it’s £50 and I’ve already spent a fortune on you No, I can’t host New Years, why don’t one …
Stop Being a Narcissist!
I’ve written a blog about toxic people. This one is slightly different. It’s about intolerance and narcissism. Throughout my life, I’ve had many friends of different types. They come and go... but the true friends are always with me. I’ll be honest, not all of them understand me. I’ve not spoken in length about my …
Poem – Fox & Hare
Oh to be a cunning fox or like a wiley hare Running round the forest without giving any care Rustling in the autumn leaves and jumping in the snow Loving where you’re living as there’s no where else to go.
Blue Christmas
Gosh the Christmas songs are getting to me this year. Sia, Underneath the Mistletoe, I could have written that. I dream of having someone to adore and kiss under the mistletoe. So I'll be putting on my happy face for the festive period. The truth is I'm desperately lonely. I have my beautiful children but …
You are Amazing
I’ve spent a long time trying to understand and develop myself... I am finally happy with who I am. But are you? Do you question your decisions and actions? Do you let others push you around and bring you down? And most importantly are you letting your mental state ruin your life? I’ve got loads …
The Come Down
With every up, there is a down. So why does it always take me by surprise? Maybe I should have read the signs better and not let myself indulge in self-pity. Here’s how it went: Feeling rubbish. Sad and alone. Wishing I had someone that loved me at Christmas. Pick myself up with music - …
Be Kind to Yourself
Look after yourself not other people. You don't need to do anything, other than what you need to get better. Sleep Scream at something Count to ten Say no Have a long bath Read a book Eat nourishing food Phone in sick Go on a long walk Meditate Get out into nature Do some exercise …
Jaime Stenning - a life uncut 