Let me walk you through this totally theoretical situation. Let’s say for instance your a person that has in the past suffered from big bouts of depression and that the depression manifests itself in a voice that makes you paranoid and tells you your worthless, ugly, stupid and a bunch of other really ugly things.… Continue reading A “Theoretical” situation
Tag: counselling
A visit from an unwanted friend
Okay yes I promised you tales of Lisbon and what not but life does not always go according to plan, I actually have something that I think is more important to talk about. You may of seen throughout this blog that I sometimes acknowledge just how far I have come and I know that at… Continue reading A visit from an unwanted friend
A pat on the back
I have over the last few days I have taken time to take stock of what I have done so far and what I have ahead of me. I have only been away for six weeks but that in itself is an achievement, in the trip so far I have not really done anything superhuman… Continue reading A pat on the back
Shouting from a mountain top
I have come away from where I am staying to write this. As I have mentioned before if the internet is there sometimes it can be a distraction and when I don’t want to be distracted by people or even by my brain wanting to do stuff on the internet I need to not only… Continue reading Shouting from a mountain top
Reflection
I have been quite reflective over the last few days as Mardi Gras has faded and I was preparing to leave New Orleans. I know that I have been thinking just how far away I am from finishing this journey but how much I have seen and done so far. During this reflective moment I… Continue reading Reflection
I’m only hurting myself
In a previous post I mentioned something that I am not proud of but have to own up to it. This is going to sound a bit like an alcoholics anonymous meeting but it feels like the only way; Hi my name is Chris and I cause myself harm. Whenever you mention self harm to… Continue reading I’m only hurting myself
Beating the bullies
So I mentioned in a previous post that I was attending counselling sessions to help my mind work a few things out, one subject that has come up time and time again during these sessions is the bullying I went through at school. I never really realised just how much being on the receiving end of… Continue reading Beating the bullies
Admitting you need help
After thinking about it for years I decided to take matters into my own hands for my mental health and I am using this blog a little to actually go totally and utterly public about it. Those of you who know me may or not be a little shocked to know that I have been… Continue reading Admitting you need help