In my current situation I have really struggled to see the light at the end of the tunnel, let alone reach it. Since having anxiety and depression, I have felt very isolated from the world, and I lost my direction in life. “Long is the way and hard, that out of hell leads up toContinue reading “A Journey Out of the Darkness – Finding My ‘Big Why’!”
Author Archives: Paul Harris
The Importance of Listening, Part 2: Konrad Kellen – A Gifted Listener
One of the best examples of a truly gifted listener is Konrad Kellen. Now this is not specific to mental health however, it does show the power of listening and how you filter the information you are given. During the Vietnam War, Kellen heard something that should have changed the course of history. It didn’tContinue reading “The Importance of Listening, Part 2: Konrad Kellen – A Gifted Listener”
The Importance of Listening, Part 1.
“People don’t always need advice. Sometimes all they really need is a hand to hold, an ear to listen, and a heart to understand them.” Continue reading “The Importance of Listening, Part 1.”
Can Caffeine Make you More Depressed?
During January I hit a serious bout of depression, which was at a level that was hugely magnified compared to what I had experienced before. I had no energy, wanted to stay in bed, and the anxiety was really bad; I was more irritable and would get angry at the smallest thing to a pointContinue reading “Can Caffeine Make you More Depressed?”
Metro Headline a bit ‘Low Strength’
Some of you may have seen the front page of Metro newspaper this morning with the headline: Low-Strength Booze ‘is sold as soft drink’ – Weaker products could increase alcohol intake. While I am delighted that low strength alcohol is making front page news, I am sorry to see that it is being shown inContinue reading “Metro Headline a bit ‘Low Strength’”
And Breathe...... 