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.”
Category Archives: Helping
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.”
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’!”
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.”
And Breathe...... 