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An interview with the lovely Kati Morton!
An interview with the lovely Kati Morton!
InterviewsVeronica O1 March 2023kati morton, therapy, InterviewComment
OCD Resources
OCD Resources
Veronica O18 January 2023 Comments
Beauty Pain and Brilliance.
Beauty Pain and Brilliance.
Veronica O30 December 2022 Comments
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
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
Guest Writer: Rethinking Self Care
Guest Writer: Rethinking Self Care
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
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#accurate #fuckingexhausted ⭐️ Me too. ⭐️ I identify as tired ⭐️ thanks @hannah_gadsby ⭐️ #autism #actuallyautistic #actuallyocd #anxiety #bipolar #depression #inspiration #loveyourself #mentalhealth#mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #ment
Going through a tough time doesn’t undo the progress you have made. #storyofthemind
OCD gives you a heightened sense of responsibility. It makes you feel accountable for things way beyond our control. A small oversight can feel like a catastrophe, like your worst fears are going to come true. I am beginning to write and publish a
OCD gives you a heightened sense of responsibility. It makes you feel accountable for things way beyond our control. A small oversight can feel like a catastrophe. It’s not a cute little quirk or preference, it’s something that affects al
Sometimes feelings are big and intense, while other times, they’re quiet and harder to recognise. When you’re frustrated or angry, it can be challenging to pinpoint a single feeling. Having a range of emotions to choose from may help you
OCD gives you a heightened sense of responsibility. It makes you feel accountable for things way beyond our control. A small oversight can feel like a catastrophe. I am beginning to write and publish a series of articles about what it is like living
People assume OCD is made up of obsessions and compulsions. But it’s more than that. It transforms the world into a place of constant vigilance. I am beginning to write and publish a series of articles about what it is like living with OCD. I
Article: // Being Diagnosed - Guest Article Being diagnosed brought clarity and validation, finally understanding why things had been so much more challenging for me. Why I had little luck with conventional approaches to managing my mental illness
Take your time. #silverlinings #hope #reminders #meaningfulconnections #anxiety #quotes #wordsofencouragement #healingjourney #personalgrowth #affirmations #empathy #emotionalintelligence 
Things we need to normalise in 2025 - 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&n
Progress not perfection! Progress is never a straight line. Often goes backwards and forwards. But a setback doesn’t undo the progress you’ve created. #silverlinings #hope #reminders #meaningfulconnections #anxiety&n
Article: // Being Diagnosed - Guest Writer No longer so fixated on ‘fixing me’, I started to be taught how to manage. How to manage socially. How to manage when I was overwhelmed. How to manage better when I felt I had no options left.
Progress not perfection. #silverlinings #hope #reminders #meaningfulconnections #anxiety #quotes #wordsofencouragement #healingjourney #personalgrowth #affirmations #empathy #emotionalintelligen
Article: // Being Diagnosed - Guest Writer "Being diagnosed with autism really changed things for me. It changed how I perceived myself. It changed how I viewed my difficulties. It changed how I managed things. But I think most significantly, i
Here's to another imperfect year! Happy New Year everyone! Words of Wisdom from @briannawiest. I've just started her book and I love it. Would definitely recommend. #silverlinings #hope #reminders #meaningfulconnections #deepconnections #books #bo
Instead of thinking what if it all goes wrong, have a try at thinking - what if it all goes right? #anxiety #mentalhealth #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealthquotes #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthrecovery #mental
What does recovery mean to you? “Recovery is a deeply personal journey, and it looks different for everyone. It’s not a one-size-fits-all experience, and the meaning of recovery can shift depending on the individual and their circumstanc
Article: // Being Diagnosed - Guest Writer Being diagnosed with autism really changed things for me. It changed how I perceived myself. It changed how I viewed my difficulties. It changed how I managed things. But I think most significantly, it has

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