Like most British citizens, I support our National Health Service. But it is no surprise to anyone that it is not without fault, such as when it comes to matters of mental illness. Lots of people across the country with mental health problems (myself included) are put on long waiting […]
Continue ReadingI watched a video on YouTube about mental illness in this wonderful epic fantasy which inspired me to write my own post. Westeros is clearly not the place of emotional and mental stability and utopian joy.Psychopathy. Ramsay Bolton, Joffrey Lannister and Euron Greyjoy are the most obvious characters that spring […]
Continue ReadingContains drug-related images. I believe there are two main reasons. One: to have fun and socialise with friends. Two: out of depression and nihilistic hopelessness and a need to escape. In their simplest forms, drug use can boil down to these two extremes; happiness vs misery. Needless to say, there’s […]
Continue ReadingAh, insomnia. Since I was little I’ve suffered with this illness. Picture a person whose mind is constantly active, tick-tocking overtime. It’s improved over the last year since I started taking antidepressants, but now and again when I get stressed the old goose rears her ugly head. Insomnia is a […]
Continue ReadingDepression is a common medical condition that seems to have hit a peak in our current digital age. There are different types of depression; unipolar depression, dysthmia, bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder; postnatal depression. Depression and anxiety can be classed as mild, moderate or severe. In my experience my depression […]
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Film, television and literature often exhibit stories involving people who suffer from antisocial personality disorder. ‘Sociopaths’ with this disorder typically display: ➤Manipulation or exploitation of others➤Lack of remorse or empathy➤Criminally deviant behaviour➤Difficulty in sustaining long term relationships➤Blaming others for problems in their lives➤Inability to control their anger Spot the Difference […]
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