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Mental Health Awareness
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
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
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
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Yes you are. 💙 #storyofthemind #mentalhealthquotes
Information sheet - ADHD WHAT IS ADHD? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is marked by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity that makes it hard to function in at least two areas of life, such as at hom
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 #storyofthemind #mentalhealthawareness
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
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
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
What is it like being autistic? I am planning on publishing a series of answers as to what it is like being autistic. The responses will be published as an instagram post. You can choose to be credited or anonymous. Link in bio if you’re i
Ways to reframe our words to ourselves and others. #storyofthemind #mentalhealthawareness
You are not behind in life. Your journey is different to others. That’s okay. #storyofthemind #mentalhealthawareness

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