I’ve finally found someone who’s listening, not talking
Aspiring author J-EveUally has been living with undiagnosed post-traumatic stress disorder since 10 years of age.
Cutting out the negative chatter: An approach that works for me
Seamus is a minds-eye creation who has been with me for many years. And he has been responsible for some harrowing times. The power he has wielded over me has been numbing. Who is this creation?
He’s an alter-ego, with a remarkable propensity to appear very real.
Survivor’s guilt
The concept of trauma and its effects have been written about since the ancient Greeks. Today we call it Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and it exists in many varied forms.
Could keeping things simple be best?
There are so many self-help books, blogs and websites - all claiming to have the answer to life’s ever-present challenges.
I’ve found a growing sense of freedom
Peer Worker Jesse describes battles with mental illness and how with support (from Wellways, the doctors, hospitals, family and friends) it "now doesn’t always significantly impact on my life. I’ve been through lows before and have come out the other side also means I can be more confident that in the future I will make it through."