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Self-Harm Myths
Self-Harm Myths
Veronica O6 September 2022 Comment
Starting DBS
Starting DBS
My writings, Spotlight on, ScienceVeronica O6 September 2022ocd, mental health, dbs, ECTComment
OCD and Me.
OCD and Me.
My writingsVeronica O3 August 2022mental health, ocd, anxiety, depression, self harm Comments
Our Politics doesn't stop us from feeling.
Our Politics doesn't stop us from feeling.
Veronica O30 July 2022 Comments
Neurosurgery for Mental Illness.
Neurosurgery for Mental Illness.
Veronica O22 July 2022 Comment
Vaccination causing Autism - a silly stupid speculation
Vaccination causing Autism - a silly stupid speculation
ScienceVeronica O1 January 2022health, vaccines, scienceComment
Mental Illnesses are not Metaphors.
Mental Illnesses are not Metaphors.
My writingsVeronica O18 December 2021ocd, bipolar disorder, depression, suicide Comments
Disability & Sexuality
Disability & Sexuality
Veronica O1 December 2021Comment
What is the most effective thing you do to help anxiety?
What is the most effective thing you do to help anxiety?
My writingsVeronica O2 February 2021anxiety, mental health, instagram, InterviewComment
Guest Writer - Bipolar: The Journey of My Life
Guest Writer - Bipolar: The Journey of My Life
Featured WritersVeronica O26 March 2020mental health, bipolar disorder, depression, maniaComment
Maintenance ECT
Maintenance ECT
Veronica O27 February 2020Comment
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
My writings, ReviewsVeronica O3 April 2019ECT, depression, antidepressants Comments
Guest Writer - Can I learn to dance in the rain?
Guest Writer - Can I learn to dance in the rain?
Featured WritersVeronica O1 April 2019guest, depressionComment
Lies my OCD keeps telling me
Lies my OCD keeps telling me
My writingsVeronica O20 January 2019ocd, mental health, harry potter, self harm, bad
Guest Writer - The Big D
Guest Writer - The Big D
Featured WritersVeronica O10 November 2018depression, antidepressants, mental health Comments
Mental Health Apps & Resources I've found useful
Mental Health Apps & Resources I've found useful
My writingsVeronica O1 November 2018mental health, technology, appsComment
My Five Favourite books about Anxiety & OCD
My Five Favourite books about Anxiety & OCD
My writings, ReviewsVeronica O23 October 2018ocd, anxiety, booksComment
Harry Potter and Mental Health
Harry Potter and Mental Health
My writingsVeronica O8 October 2018harry potter, mental health Comments
Because we are bad
Because we are bad
ReviewsVeronica O10 September 2018OCD, mental health, booksComment
Being a HSP
Being a HSP
My writingsVeronica O25 August 2018hsp, highly sensitive person, elaine aron, books Comment
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The holiday season can be a joyous time, but it can also bring unique mental health challenges. Here are some reminders to support mental well-being this Christmas: 1. Set Realistic Expectations The holidays don’t have to be perfect or just li
Self care reminders for the holiday season: its okay to pause you are allowed to say no there is no such thing as perfect your best is more than enough #anxiety #mentalhealth #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealthq
Christmas is a sensory extravaganza. Bright, flashing lights, loud music, crowded shopping centers, and an array of smells from festive foods can quickly overwhelm an autistic person. Sensory sensitivities are a common aspect of autism, and the heigh
What are your most meaningful moments of 2024? #storyofthemind
When asked - “What is it like being a young woman with autism?” there were are few themes universal to each response - LONELY and NOT SEEN. Sadly, this is the case for many young women. Autism can make you feel lonely, disconnected and a
article//: Self-validation is the practice of acknowledging and accepting your emotions without judgment. It’s about recognizing that your feelings make sense within the context of your experiences (e.g., “I’m feeling anxious, and
It’s okay if it takes a little longer than you thought. A lovely thing to remember from @maryfowlerrr ♥️
DEAR MAN teaches us a strategy for effective communication. Using this skill, we can learn to express our needs and wants in a way that is respectful to themselves and others, increasing the likelihood of positive outcomes. DESCRIBE - Clearly and co
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
The TIPP skill is intended to change your body chemistry quickly in order to reduce the effects of an overwhelmed emotional mind; where your thinking and behaviours are controlled by your overwhelming emotions. T - temperature - change your body tem
An important reminder and lovely artwork from @vicky_barone ♥️ Look how far you’ve come ♥️ #motivationalquotes #storyofthemind #mentalhealthawareness
Yes it does. #storyofthemind
Going through a tough time doesn’t undo the progress you have made. One for myself today <3 I hope you can care and love yourself <3 #anxiety #mentalhealth #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealthquotes #mentalhealthsupport #m
We all grow at our own speeds, so keep on growing. This is one I particularly struggle with having had so many mental health interruptions over the last ten years. I feel very behind my peers and like things will take forever. So a reminder for me t
Mental Health Meds are A-OK. ⭐️ 💊 Remember - it’s okay to take medicine to feel okay.⭐️ It’s important to manage mental illness in a way which works for each of us & in an individualised way with advice from health professionals who
Yeah you go gal ;) #anxiety #mentalhealth #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealthquotes #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #motivational
I want to hear some stories about how you are all so wonderful and how being neurodivergent plays a part in this. I want to celebrate the neurodivergent identity and hear from you for a series on how neurodivergent people are often uniquely brillian
“I feel like I can’t understand and interpret the world the right way because no one has showed me how...I don’t have the instruction book for life and it’s exhausting.” - Katie I recently asked for quotes regarding yo
Your future self is looking back at you with pride. Something to remember when times are tough. We'll admire how we managed when we look back in a few years time. #anxiety #mentalhealth #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealthquotes #menta

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