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The heartbreak of trying & failing – why mental health prevents us from having the job we want

Recently I wasn't shortlisted for an award, that I didn't even expect to be nominated for. It left me wondering if other people with Borderline Personality Disorder and anxiety avoided opportunities due to their fear of rejection, particularly in the employment sector. On Facebook & Twitter I appealed for volunteers to answer a survey. I'm… Continue reading The heartbreak of trying & failing – why mental health prevents us from having the job we want

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Self harm is a difficult topic, but it should still be discussed

Self-harm is a very personal & often taboo subject, but I still think it has to be discussed. So many people think it's what attention seekers do, or that it's just cutting. If it's not spoken about it just increases the nature for it to be hidden, secretive & a very lonely time for those… Continue reading Self harm is a difficult topic, but it should still be discussed

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Blogging exposes our deepest thoughts, but for me it’s worth it

This last couple of weeks I've been pretty stable, even since returning from holiday, so that's amazing. Because I've been so stable, people have felt able to approach me on how they feel about different things. I love this. I have friends & family that can now read my blog & then approach me about… Continue reading Blogging exposes our deepest thoughts, but for me it’s worth it