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Mental Health Awareness
Because we are bad
Because we are bad
ReviewsVeronica O10 July 2023OCD, mental health, booksComment
OCD Resources
OCD Resources
Veronica O18 January 2023 Comments
Managing Christmas with autism
Managing Christmas with autism
Veronica O20 December 2022Comment
Obsessive Compulsive Outlook
Obsessive Compulsive Outlook
Veronica O6 December 2022Comment
Managing Mental Health at University
Managing Mental Health at University
Veronica O19 November 2022 Comments
Guest Writer - You, me & OCD
Guest Writer - You, me & OCD
Veronica O9 October 2022Comment
Meds and Mental Illness
Meds and Mental Illness
My writingsVeronica O1 October 2022medication, mental health, antidepressants, antipsychoticsComment
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
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
Disability & Sexuality
Disability & Sexuality
Veronica O1 December 2021Comment
Guest Writer: Rethinking Self Care
Guest Writer: Rethinking Self Care
Veronica O1 December 2021Comment
Guest Writers Wanted!
Guest Writers Wanted!
Veronica O28 September 2021Comment
Guest Writer - Unwind and Engage with Mindfulness
Guest Writer - Unwind and Engage with Mindfulness
Veronica O5 February 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
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Story of the Mind welcomes everyone. Any Race. Any Religion. Any Gender Identity. Any Sexual Orientation. Any Mental Illness. Any Neurodiversity. Any Disability. Everyone is welcome here.

Any information on this site is not a substitute for professional advice. It is written from personal experience and research only. If you are in crisis, go to your nearest emergency room, call lifeline on 13 11 14 or dial 000. If you live outside Australia, link to worldwide crisis numbers can be found in the HELP section.

Some words of encouragement.

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#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
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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.

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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 support
Invisible struggles are still valid

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#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.

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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.