Today is one of those challenging days. I’m laid here on my bed with tears slowly rolling down my cheeks. I feel sick, my heart is racing and breaking, my body aches and I am tired. For it is exhausting trying to be positive. To smile, to laugh and to hide the turmoil inside. ThereContinueContinue reading “#depression – It’s exhausting trying to be positive”
Category Archives: Depression
#depression – Meditation is not about the result …
Meditation is not about the result. It is about the intention and attitude of mind. Get these right and the result will take care of itself. Another very thought provoking message from the Headspace app that I use for daily meditation. I’m still working hard to get my intention and attitude of mind right. SometimesContinueContinue reading “#depression – Meditation is not about the result …”
#depression – Appreciate each and every moment
It is tempting to live as though life will go on forever. Because of this, we forget to appreciate each and every moment. More words of wisdom this morning from the Headspace app that I use for daily meditation. It is true … I wonder how often I live in the moment and appreciateContinueContinue reading “#depression – Appreciate each and every moment”
#depression #happynewyear – Wishing you a very Happy New Year in 2016
Well it’s that time of year again to say goodnight to the last year and welcome in the new. My mind turns at this time to all those out there spending the New Year alone… I count myself among them. So this is a special message of hope for the year ahead especially for you.ContinueContinue reading “#depression #happynewyear – Wishing you a very Happy New Year in 2016”
In the news -2015: when music destroyed mental health stigma
Last January, East 17 singer Brian Harvey posted a video online. Filmed in a brick-walled alleyway, it showed the musician smashing up his own platinum discs before delivering a short explanation to the camera: “That’s what I think of your fucking music industry.” Harvey, it emerged, had reached a point of despair with a businessContinueContinue reading “In the news -2015: when music destroyed mental health stigma”
#depression – Red the blood of angry men…
Red – the blood of angry men! Black – the dark of ages past! Red – a world about to dawn! Black – the night that ends at last! There is nothing quite like driving into work on a bright winters morning with the windows down, wind in your hair, and singing, loud and clear,ContinueContinue reading “#depression – Red the blood of angry men…”
#depression – Acknowledge the passing of anger and sadness…
We tend to notice the arising of anger and sadness, but how often do we acknowledge their passing? Another very thought provoking message from the Headspace app that I use for daily meditation. Find out more at Headspace.com
#depression – ReworkingJoseph breaks the 100 follower mark!
Well what a morning … the merry band of followers has broken the 100 mark today! So a very big thank you to all those who have clicked the like button or even added my little space on the web to their following list. Most of all I hope that my thoughts and sharing hereContinueContinue reading “#depression – ReworkingJoseph breaks the 100 follower mark!”
#depression – What are you..?
We are not what we do, what we wear, or even what we think. Meditation reminds us that our true nature is beyond all of this. An interesting point of view here. One that I struggle really to fully understand. It does make me question who and what I am. Both to myself as wellContinueContinue reading “#depression – What are you..?”
New Year’s Resolution Ideas To Enhance Your Mental Health
Originally posted on Freud & Fashion:
Not sure about you, but I got tired of writing down the standard New Year’s resolutions on my list (such as losing weight, making more money, etc) several years ago. Research has shown that people typically lose momentum to carry out their resolutions within the first 6 months, so why not make a list…
Reworking Joseph 