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This week Channel 4 has been doing several programmes regarding mental health issues and stigma. It's been really interesting so far.
First there was Ruby Wax's Mad Confessions where she had 3 people with mental health problems 'come out' to their work colleagues. It was interesting, but i couldn't help that think that the conditions that the ( Read more... ) -
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I've read the occasional thing lately to do with mental health awareness and one thing is stuck in my mind - the way we're encouraged to think of mental health issues as comparable to physical health issues. Eg "you wouldn't tell a person with asthma to 'just think positively' so why would you to a depressed person?" and that kinda thing.
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Workfare = Fail.
I've been keeping an eye on the media furore regarding workfare for the past few weeks. It's something that may affect me sometime, being long-term unemployed and all. And wow - the stupidity of some of the things the politicians come out with baffles me!
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Thoughts in my head when i should really be getting some sleep
The Grass is Greener on the Other Side??
I had a housemate called Ella. She moved in about a month after i did, and then left last autumn to move to Manchester. And now she is back here and living in our house again. I'd always felt a little uncomfortable around Ella because i've always felt like she is kinda perfect, and i'm really not. She is ( Read more... ) -
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Well, mmm, happy new year!
Have had quite a busy few days.
On wednesday Simon drove over here. We didn't do much because Simon was tired out from driving, other than buying food for me and Libby to make dinner (i made pennetone bread and butter pudding!).
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Five events that have been good this year?
1. My trip to London in october.
2. Having artwork up in a gallery, dad and Libby coming up to see it, and them befriending Simon's parents.
3. When i found out about Favourite Toddler's improved prognosis.
4. Simon moving to Lincoln.
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I am rather shocked by how bad i was feeling last night. I realise i'm like a toddler - i get so upset and tearful and grumpy when i'm tired. Last night i was REALLY tired and made my mood ker-flump (this is a technical term!). Feel better today.
This morning we went to visit my grandma (mum's mum). And omfg i am SO ANGRY. Some absolute wanker- ( Read more... ) -
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Am feeling a bit... weird?? Kinda lost. I think i'm homesick probably. And i miss Simon ( Read more... )
