Category Archives: Depression

Suicide and Depression.

This is probably the most difficult blog to write, because it deals with the darkest side of mental health, which is suicide. I wrote it a while ago, but was not sure when to post it. Last night Kim and I watched ‘Zoe’s Hardest Road Home’, the BBC/Sports Relief documentary which charted Zoe Ball’s journeyContinue reading “Suicide and Depression.”

Finding Something to Hold on to – The Healing Power of Words.

I recently read ‘Black Rainbow’ by Rachel Kelly, which is the incredible journey of her struggle with depression. The main focus of the book is about how Rachel’s love of poetry gave her the solace she needed during the darkest of times, and how these words gave her the inner strength to deal with herContinue reading “Finding Something to Hold on to – The Healing Power of Words.”

Time to Focus on the Present….. The Power of Now

Accept – Then Act “Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it.  Always work with it, not against it”. Eckhart Tolle I have recently read ‘The Power of Now’ by Eckhart Tolle; I was introduced to his writings when I first went to ASCA and had an introductory interview withContinue reading “Time to Focus on the Present….. The Power of Now”

The Importance of Balance in Life.

What happens when we lose our balance?  We fall over. This is the same when we lose balance in our lives however; the physical act of falling over is replaced with illness. If you stand on one leg you feel your body wobble and you immediately try to correct the wobble; if you fall over,Continue reading “The Importance of Balance in Life.”

A Journey Out of the Darkness – Finding My ‘Big Why’!

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’!”