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Mental Health Awareness
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 2024Comment
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
Because we are bad
Because we are bad
ReviewsVeronica O10 July 2023OCD, mental health, booksComment
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Being different can be your superpower! #anxiety #autism #ASD #mentalhealth #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #
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
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SMART goals are clearly defined objectives that follow five key criteria: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. They help break down big ideas into manageable steps, making it easier to stay focused and track progress. By settin
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 #
Again, just a snippet and also different for each person. #autism #actuallyocd #anxiety #bipolar #depression #inspiration #loveyourself #mentalhealth#mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalilln
You must fill your own cup before you can pour into others. Self-care is crucial for your emotional and physical health #storyofthemind #autism #actuallyocd #anxiety #bipolar #depression #inspiration #loveyourself #mentalhealth#mentalhealthawareness
PERFECTIONISM Perfectionism is characterised by a strong need to meet excessively high standards, often tied to a person’s self-worth. Individuals may engage in behaviours like checking or correcting to meet these expectations, focus on mistak
Courage is not the absence of fear. But rather the judgment that there is something more important. #autism #actuallyocd #anxiety #bipolar #depression #inspiration #loveyourself #mentalhealth#mentalhealthawareness&
Common Autistic Traits Difficulties initiating & maintaining conversation Over or under responsiveness to sensory input Differences in gestures, facial expressions & eye contact Repeated motor movements, speech or routines Struggles with
Hard to remember but ever so true: Your anxiety is real. You are not being dramatic, too sensitive, you are not exaggerating or pretending, you are not seeking attention. That’s the thing about anxiety it is a response that often doesn’t
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
There is hope. Even when your brain tells you there isn’t. #autism #actuallyocd #anxiety #bipolar #depression #inspiration #loveyourself #mentalhealth#mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #me
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 #
Attachment Styles An attachment style is the way a person typically thinks, feels, and behaves in close relationships, shaped largely by early interactions with caregivers. It influences how people form bonds, respond to intimacy, and handle conflic
What is your favourite fidget toy? Always looking for suggestions! I’m really liking one which is lots of tiny magnetic balls that you can use as one or make long tiny chains. Definitely not one to have for kids though. What do you like? #s
This five-step exercise can be very helpful during periods of anxiety or panic by helping to ground you in the present when your mind is bouncing around between various anxious thoughts. Before starting this exercise, pay attention to your breathing
Understanding self-harm. If you’re experiencing a tough time or would like some advice. Here are a few different avenues you can go down to get help. You can see a doctor, counsellor, talk with someone you know and trust. For immediate su
Some words of encouragement. 💗❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #selfcare #selflove #love #mentalhealthmatters #mindfulness #wellness #loveyourself #inspiration #healing #happiness #positivity #positivevibes 

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