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Mental Health Awareness
Australia’s Mental Health System: Awareness Isn’t Enough Without Access
Australia’s Mental Health System: Awareness Isn’t Enough Without Access
Veronica O2 July 2025Comment
Mental Illnesses are not Adjectives
Mental Illnesses are not Adjectives
My writingsVeronica O18 May 2025ocd, bipolar disorder, depression, suicide Comments
Vaccinations cause adults. Not autism.
Vaccinations cause adults. Not autism.
ScienceVeronica O15 May 2025health, vaccines, scienceComment
Social Media & Mental Health
Social Media & Mental Health
Veronica O20 April 2025Comment
I can’t just ‘get used to it’ - stories of autistic young women
I can’t just ‘get used to it’ - stories of autistic young women
Veronica O30 March 2025 Comment
Nine lies OCD tells
Nine lies OCD tells
My writingsVeronica O1 March 2025ocd, mental health, self harm, bad Comments
The Invisible Mask - stories of autistic young women
The Invisible Mask - stories of autistic young women
Veronica O7 February 2025Comment
What does recovery mean to you?
What does recovery mean to you?
Veronica O13 December 2024Comment
Explaining Deep Brain Stimulation
Explaining Deep Brain Stimulation
Veronica O1 December 2024 Comments
The Value of Self Validation
The Value of Self Validation
Veronica O30 November 2024 Comment
Not pretending - stories of autistic young women
Not pretending - stories of autistic young women
Veronica O11 November 2024Comment
I am autistic - Stories of Young Women with Autism
I am autistic - Stories of Young Women with Autism
Veronica O6 November 2024 Comments
Being diagnosed - Stories of Autistic Young Women
Being diagnosed - Stories of Autistic Young Women
Veronica O1 November 2024Comment
Guest Writer - Unfuckwithable
Guest Writer - Unfuckwithable
Veronica O1 November 2024 Comment
My Five Favourite books about Anxiety & OCD
My Five Favourite books about Anxiety & OCD
My writings, ReviewsVeronica O23 October 2024ocd, anxiety, booksComment
OCD and Me.
OCD and Me.
My writingsVeronica O13 January 2024mental health, ocd, anxiety, depression, self harm Comments
An interview with the lovely Kati Morton!
An interview with the lovely Kati Morton!
InterviewsVeronica O1 January 2024kati morton, therapy, InterviewComment
An Interview with Keegan Joyce of Please like me.
An Interview with Keegan Joyce of Please like me.
InterviewsVeronica O6 September 2023Interview, Keegan Joyce, Please Like Me
Please Like Me
Please Like Me
ReviewsVeronica O25 August 2023 Comments
Beauty Pain and Brilliance.
Beauty Pain and Brilliance.
Veronica O28 July 2023 Comments
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Invisible struggles are still valid 💗❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #selfcare #selflove #love #mentalhealthmatters #mindfulness #wellness #loveyourself #inspiration #healing #happiness #positivity #positivevibe
Fight
The fight response is the urge to confront or defend against a threat. It can show up as anger, aggression, controlling behavior, or a strong drive to fix or resist perceived danger. Flight
The flight response involves escaping or avoiding dang
You can be brave and still be scared. You can be strong and still need help. You can be capable and still make mistakes You can be confident and still have doubts. You can be kind and still say no. #autism #actuallyocd #anxiety #b
Again, just a snippet and also different for each person. #autism #actuallyocd #anxiety #bipolar #depression #inspiration #loveyourself #mentalhealth#mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalilln
Some important things for everyone to remember. #storyofthemind #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth
Cognitive Distortions in OCD
 Here are just a few of the common cognitive distortions seen in #ocd “Cognitive distortions are patterns of thinking that can skew how you perceive situations, often making things feel more intense or negativ
Recovery is about building a life that is meaningful, even if that life includes mental illness. With the right supports, anyone can forge a path that feels fulfilling, regardless of the hurdles they face. Go to: storyofthemind.org/blog/recovery #au
WAYS TO HELP A FRIEND COMMON WARNING SIGNS YOUR FRIEND NEEDS HELP. * Feeling sad or withdrawn for longer than two weeks. * Thinking about, planning or trying to harm oneself * Out of control severe risk taking behaviours * Sudden intense fears * Not
Things we need to normalise 🥰 - Talking about Mental Health - Taking breaks when needed - Asking for help - Saying No when needed - Going to therapy - Showing our emotions #silverlinings #hope #reminders #meaningfulconnections #
Mental Health Reminders 🌱 1. It’s okay to not be okay. Give yourself permission to feel without judgment. 2. Take it one day at a time. Small steps lead to big changes. 3. You’re more than your productivity. Rest is productive too. 4. F

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