Depression
Depression can manifest in various ways, including persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and difficulty concentrating. Depression can also lead to physical symptoms such as fatigue, changes in appetite, and sleep disturbances. It is not to be confused with general low mood, feeling sad or ‘fed up. These feelings can last for weeks and become so bad that they interfere with daily life.
You can read more about depression on Mind’s website.
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How Writing Saved My Life
20 Mar 2025
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Yes, I know, it’s an over-melodramatic and clickbait-y title. But it is definitely true that writing about my experiences enabled me to process what I’d been through and allowed me to finally recover after years of struggling with depression, anxiety and insomnia. |
My Backstory
14 Mar 2025
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I became a father in April 2020, a few weeks into the UK’s first COVID-19 lockdown. The challenges of being a new parent while holding down a job during the chaos and uncertainty led to a severe decline in my mental health and, ultimately, to burnout and an anxiety attack. |
