I came across a page on Facebook called Derealization/Depersonalization Disorder Awareness
The page was started on 13th March 2014 and the aim of the page is to help raise awareness to derealization/depersonalisation disorder! Many people don't know about this disorder and its time to spread the word
The page posts inspirational pictures and quotes and helps others with similar problems come together and get help and support which we all know is key in our fight against mental illness.
Drop by and have a look. You never know you might just find the answers you are looking for
https://www.facebook.com/DR.DP.Awareness
Tuesday, 8 April 2014
Monday, 7 April 2014
My very own mad diary
I decided to start a stress and anxiety diary today.
Random? yes I know it is :) BUT after watching My Mad Fat Diary I thought to myself now that is an idea!!
This diary might not document the every day happenings like a teenagers diary but instead is about why I am stressed or anxious that day, what is worrying me and how I am going to sort it.
On the inside cover I have written words that I feel describes me when I am at my most anxious, such as, Fat, Ugly, Useless etc.
I have also wrote letters to my husband and to my children.
My husband will be the only one, apart from me, to read what is in there.
Writing it all down and seeing it in black and white means it will be easier for me to work through and actually makes it look less scary!
I think a lot of people would benefit from doing this.
Give it a try :) Let me know how you get on xx
for more information on My Mad Fat Diary please visit - http://www.channel4.com/programmes/my-mad-fat-diary
Random? yes I know it is :) BUT after watching My Mad Fat Diary I thought to myself now that is an idea!!
This diary might not document the every day happenings like a teenagers diary but instead is about why I am stressed or anxious that day, what is worrying me and how I am going to sort it.
On the inside cover I have written words that I feel describes me when I am at my most anxious, such as, Fat, Ugly, Useless etc.
I have also wrote letters to my husband and to my children.
My husband will be the only one, apart from me, to read what is in there.
Writing it all down and seeing it in black and white means it will be easier for me to work through and actually makes it look less scary!
I think a lot of people would benefit from doing this.
Give it a try :) Let me know how you get on xx
for more information on My Mad Fat Diary please visit - http://www.channel4.com/programmes/my-mad-fat-diary
Sunday, 6 April 2014
Think before you have a go at someone!!
Like many others I like to have a rant and a moan on Facebook. We are all guilty of that!
I have found when I do rant about feeling unwell or have a rant about my anxiety many people are quick to comment and not always in a good way!
"we all have problems"
"there are people worse off than you"
"people have serious illnesses you don't"
I could continue but I won't. Everyone is entitled to their opinion HOWEVER they should also think about why someone is ranting or venting so openly.
It could be a cry for help? A need for attention if you are lonely? Or in my case to see it in writing, to get it out of my system before it causes me to break down.
What a lot of these people don't know is I am struggling to come to terms with my mother being very very ill. She has COPD ( Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) A condition that cannot be cured, it will only get worse and sadly will take her life.
People judge me for not working!! My husband and I are applying for jobs like you wouldn't believe. I have applied for 40 in a week and heard nothing back. Yes we are on benefits which we hate with a passion but we have 2 young children we have no choice!! The money we get goes on food, paying bills and making sure our children have everything they need to be happy and healthy!
This is not something I put on my Facebook but hopefully if they read this they might just let me rant and leave me alone!!!!!
I have found when I do rant about feeling unwell or have a rant about my anxiety many people are quick to comment and not always in a good way!
"we all have problems"
"there are people worse off than you"
"people have serious illnesses you don't"
I could continue but I won't. Everyone is entitled to their opinion HOWEVER they should also think about why someone is ranting or venting so openly.
It could be a cry for help? A need for attention if you are lonely? Or in my case to see it in writing, to get it out of my system before it causes me to break down.
What a lot of these people don't know is I am struggling to come to terms with my mother being very very ill. She has COPD ( Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) A condition that cannot be cured, it will only get worse and sadly will take her life.
People judge me for not working!! My husband and I are applying for jobs like you wouldn't believe. I have applied for 40 in a week and heard nothing back. Yes we are on benefits which we hate with a passion but we have 2 young children we have no choice!! The money we get goes on food, paying bills and making sure our children have everything they need to be happy and healthy!
This is not something I put on my Facebook but hopefully if they read this they might just let me rant and leave me alone!!!!!
Saturday, 5 April 2014
break it down
My sister gave me a booklet made by the NHS regarding stress and how to control it. It is a brilliant book!
On two of the pages is has space to write a list of problems, how you will fix them, when and how long you will give yourself. The idea is to be realistic and to work through the list one by one rather than face them all at once.
This is my list
On two of the pages is has space to write a list of problems, how you will fix them, when and how long you will give yourself. The idea is to be realistic and to work through the list one by one rather than face them all at once.
This is my list
- money
- trouble finding work
- lack of space in our house
- my mum being ill
- the way I look
- GP not listening to me
- Am I a good mum
- will James leave me
- what do my family think of me?
I am going to work through this list one by one. Breaking it down makes it look less scary and makes it much more manageable.
we should all try this.
To order this booklet go to http://www.stepsforstress.org/ (UK ONLY)
if you do not live in the UK please check your local health care provider website for similar
Wednesday, 2 April 2014
Some of my fears
So we all have things we are scared of. Well I am yet to come across anyone who has no fears!
I have decided to share my fears and will try my best to explain why I am scared.
Clowns - eeek ok have you ever watched Stephen King's IT?!!! to me clowns are sinister evil things.
Flying - not for the reason everyone thinks! its the being in the air. So not natural.
Number 13 this one is a bit more personal and I know people will think its strange. My gran passed away on February 13th 1990. Ever since I have hated that number with a passion.
Wasps - Evil, nasty little insects. They sting you and it hurts. enough said
What fears do you have?
I have decided to share my fears and will try my best to explain why I am scared.
Clowns - eeek ok have you ever watched Stephen King's IT?!!! to me clowns are sinister evil things.
Flying - not for the reason everyone thinks! its the being in the air. So not natural.
Number 13 this one is a bit more personal and I know people will think its strange. My gran passed away on February 13th 1990. Ever since I have hated that number with a passion.
Wasps - Evil, nasty little insects. They sting you and it hurts. enough said
What fears do you have?
Antidepressants & Anxiety MY view
PLEASE NOTE THESE VIEWS ARE MY OWN AND I AM NOT TRYING TO STOP PEOPLE FROM USING MEDICATION
Since I was last prescribed them I was slightly intrigued. How do they actually help anxiety? I turned to the NHS website for answers. Have to admit I was not expecting to find results like this.
" It is thought that Citalopram hydrobromide increases the activity and levels of certain chemicals in the brain. This can improve symptoms such as depression and anxiety."
OK so far so good right? Let's have a look at the side effects shall we?
"Common: More than 1 in 100 people who take Citalopram hydrobromide
- abnormal orgasm in women
- apathy
- concentration problems
- confusion
- constipation
- decreased libido
- diarrhoea
- ejaculation failure
- feeling agitated
- feeling anxious"
Feeling anxious?! Does that not kind of defeat the purpose or am I being Naive?
Like I say everyone is different and antidepressants may help some but for me this just backs up my argument when I say I won't take Citalopram
If you want more information it can be found at http://www.nhs.uk/medicine-guides/pages/MedicineOverview.aspx?condition=Depression&medicine=Citalopram%20hydrobromide&preparation=Citalopram%2010mg%20tablets
or talk to your health care provider
Tuesday, 1 April 2014
Travel Support Cards. What do you think?
I was on the Rethink Mental Illness website yesterday and came across a very interesting article.
"Transport for London produce a travel support card to help people communicate any assistance or information requirements they have with staff"
I think that is a great idea and that other transport providers should bring this in.
"Transport for London produce a travel support card to help people communicate any assistance or information requirements they have with staff"
I think that is a great idea and that other transport providers should bring this in.
"What is the travel support card?
The travel support card gets you help when you are travelling in London. You can use it on buses, trams, the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), the Tube, London Overground, London River Services’ boat services and at Victoria Coach Station.
When you need help or support, you can show your card to any member of transport staff. They all wear uniforms. There is a space on the card to write down anything that could help our staff to give you the support you need. You can also add your name and an emergency contact number.
Anyone who finds travelling difficult can have a travel support card, you might have a hidden disability or you might not often travel on your own. The card will make travelling easier and help staff ensure you get the help you need when you need it."
What do you think? is this a good idea or do you think its a bad one?
more information can be found at http://www.rethink.org/news-views/2014/03/tfl-travel-support-card
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