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The intersectionality of eating disorders and neurodivergence

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Why is eye contact an issue for autistic people?

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We need to differentiate between mental health and mental illness
Mental health

We need to differentiate between mental health and mental illness

The growth of mental health awareness of great but categorising everything as illness doesn’t help; we need to build resilience and healthy coping mechanisms.

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  • 17/12/2022
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  • 4 years
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Tagged anxiety, awareness, depression, emotions, mental health

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It’s not what’s wrong with you but what’s happened to you

It’s not what’s wrong with you but what’s happened to you

It’s not what’s wrong with you but what’s happened to you
Autism / Fibromyalgia / Mental health

It’s not what’s wrong with you but what’s happened to you

Our experiences shape who we are. When we’re unwell, instead of looking at what’s wrong or needs fixing, more understanding can come from considering how and the why.

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  • 15/10/2022
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Tagged chronic illness, counselling, hope, mental health, mental wellbeing

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How Do You Known You’re In A Toxic Relationship?
Health / The world

How Do You Known You’re In A Toxic Relationship?

There are numerous articles/blog posts out there with the hook-line “marriage isn’t for me”. They explain that you shouldn’t go into marriage thinking of yourself, you should go into marriage (or stay in a long […]

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  • 16/08/2022
  • 1 Comment on How Do You Known You’re In A Toxic Relationship?
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Tagged emotions, mental health, mental wellbeing

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Is living intentionally the key to true happiness?

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About me

I knew, from an early age, my mind worked differently from other people's. (I had this in my bio before I discovered I'm neurodivergent!) I also realised my brain and my differences could either work for me or against me. I've struggled with mental ill health and recovery has been incredibly hard. As we walk through life, all sorts of things happen to us; some are within our control, others are not. The only thing that really matters is how we think about what happens and how we respond—ultimately, these are the only things we can control. I qualified as a doctor 17 years ago and I'm now working in a counselling agency. Having worked in mental health for over 10 years I've gathered numerous insights into the workings of the mind. So my writing combines my neurodivergence, my personal and professional experiences. To unwind I enjoy being creative so I'd love it if you checked out my jewellery shop too!

Do autistic people have an easy ride?
Autism
Do autistic people have an easy ride?
Navigating autism misinformation
Autism / The world
Navigating autism misinformation
Great benefits of exercise on the brain
Health / Mental health
Great benefits of exercise on the brain
The intersectionality of eating disorders and neurodivergence
Autism / Mental health
The intersectionality of eating disorders and neurodivergence
Why is eye contact an issue for autistic people?
Autism
Why is eye contact an issue for autistic people?
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Imposter Syndrome!
Health / Mental health
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Imposter Syndrome!
Is living intentionally the key to true happiness?
Health / The world
Is living intentionally the key to true happiness?

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