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Mental Health Awareness
Being visible
Being visible
My writingsVeronica O15 November 2026autistic, masking, menta, mental illness, autism, adhd, ASD, AuDHDComment
Books about mental health
Books about mental health
Veronica O25 October 2026Comment
Autistic burnout
Autistic burnout
Veronica O25 September 2026Comment
What is rejection sensitivity dysphoria?
What is rejection sensitivity dysphoria?
Veronica O25 September 2026Comment
Accepting and Loving Your Autistic Self
Accepting and Loving Your Autistic Self
Veronica O17 May 2026Comment
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
Neuro-affirming resources
Neuro-affirming resources
Veronica O2 January 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
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Ways to reframe our words to ourselves and others. #storyofthemind #mentalhealthawareness
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
mental illness is more complex than you think. #autism #actuallyocd #anxiety #bipolar #depression #inspiration #loveyourself #mentalhealth#mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalillness #m
Some self care for difficult days ♥️ #mentalhealthrecovery #selfcare #anxiety #depression #autism #ocd #adhd #wellness
Stay close to people who feel like sunshine ☀️ #storyofthemind #mentalhealthawareness
Some words of encouragement. 💗❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #selfcare #selflove #love #mentalhealthmatters #mindfulness #wellness #loveyourself #inspiration #healing #happiness #positivity #positivevibes 
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
⭐️ responses welcome ⭐️ What do people need to know about mental illness? What do you want other people to know about your own experiences? #autism #actuallyocd #anxiety #bipolar #depression #inspiration #loveyoursel
Often the best way to check in with someone is outside of social media. This can mean an activity together or a catch up over coffee, you name it! It’s important in making us all feel less alone by being connected with others. Even if making
Talking about mental health could and should be as normal as talking about physical health Start a real conversation this mental health month. #autism #actuallyocd #anxiety #bipolar #depression #inspiration #loveyourse

In the spirit of reconciliation ‘Story of the Mind’ acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.