by admin | May 17, 2018 | Depression experiences, Look after yourself, Mental health support and community |
I think this post is self-explanatory so I won’t say much. The little I want to say is that I don’t place much value on cute ideas dressed in pink. I find the suggestions like the ones in the picture patronising and dismissive of what might be happening to...
by wonderersheart | Aug 23, 2015 | Depression experiences |
In a series of meaningful coincidences, or synchronicities if you like, Andrew Solomon has been showing up in my world. In a favourite bookshop I came across his book The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression. The book was written in 2001, I hadn’t heard of it....
by wonderersheart | Nov 15, 2014 | Depression experiences |
In the wake of Robin William’s death there has been a lot of trying to explain what brings someone to suicide. Impending dementia, or prescription drugs have been offered as explanations. I don’t know that there is any way to understand the dark thoughts...
by wonderersheart | Dec 18, 2013 | Depression experiences, Grief and grieving |
A useful quality for this social time of year is empathy. Amid the merriment hurt feelings will be present, little wounds and abrasions will happen. For many the Yuletide doesn’t hold much gaiety. It can be hard to be jolly, especially in the face of so much...
by wonderersheart | Nov 5, 2013 | Depression experiences, Look after yourself |
There is a lot of focus on suicide prevention and another, perhaps more helpful, perspective is how to live with suicidal feelings. Will Hall is an inspiring presenter with practical and innovative ideas. I am thrilled to be organising this public workshop on 23...
by wonderersheart | Aug 8, 2013 | Depression experiences |
Allie has written a part 2 to Adventures In Depression. Remember the first installment? There is something quite special about her work, simple and evocative. She captures something about depression that can be hard to describe to another. I know that because a number...
