Tag: depression
How I Fought Off Depression With Five Kids In Tow
I’m one of those people who enjoys variety. And when it comes to mental health problems, it seems, there’s no exception. By the time I was...
Ask The Parents – How Can I Cope With My Post-Natal...
It doesn’t matter whether life as a new mum is harder than you expected, or if everything is rosy. Post-natal depression is...
I Told My Mother She Had To Accept Me As A...
I knew from a very early age that I was really a girl, even though I was born with a boy’s body - that...
We Were Looking Forward To Being Mothers Together, But Then My...
It’s often said there’s no relationship quite like the one which exists between sisters. That was certainly true when it came to...
Confession: My Wife Wants Attention – So She’s Faking Depression
I used to hate that work kept me away from home for a couple of nights each week, but I welcome it now. My...
Kids’ Mental Health – Why One Good Friend Is Better Than...
For as long as we can remember, kids have formed different social circles at school. My own schoolfriends used to talk about the Populars,...
Pregnant And Depressed – Why We Need To Speak Out About...
Life with young children can be tough – all parents know that. But if every day feels like an impossible battle, maybe it’s...
I Hid Who I Was Because I Thought Being Gay Was...
Until fairly recently, I spent the majority of my life being afraid to be who I am. I prayed that God would...
‘I’m Back!’ How I Beat Depression In Time For Father’s Day
Like much of the preceding two years, Father’s Day 2017 passed – not quickly enough – in a panicky, irrationally terrified blur. Sapped both mentally...
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4 Tips for Helping Shy Kids
As parents, it can be heartbreaking when our kids rarely make an attempt to engage in social conversation or take the initiative to make...
Something For The Weekend – Chicken And Chorizo Baked Rice
One-pot dishes are great when it comes to feeding a family. This chicken and chorizo baked rice smells delicious as it’s cooking – everyone’s...
Heatstroke: How To Keep Safe As Temperatures Set To Soar
I easily remember laughing at Wile E. Coyote trying to catch the Road Runner while watching Saturday morning cartoons as a child. I can...