Secrets

June 15, 2006 - Exercise the Black Dog

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If you’re feeling low, just getting out of bed can be tough let alone exercising for 30 minutes!   Some tips to ease the anxiety of exercise.    Click image for more

May 15, 2006 - Zoe’s secret

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I had to deal with the thoughts that Anorexia bombarded me with, like “You’ve betrayed our little secret” and “How are you supposed be thin if people know something’s wrong” – but it’s worth it.  I encourage people with any type of mental illness to reach out.     Click image for more

March 29, 2006 - Dying for peace

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Why did I want to end my life?   Why didn’t I talk about it?   What helped me out of that space?   “Imagine entering a place where no-one can reach you – no-one can keep you company.  A place that severs your connection with life and the consequences of your actions.”    Click image for more

March 15, 2006 - Bitten by the black dog

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Where does depression start – where does it end?  Why didn’t I talk about it?  What happened when I did?  Where is it now?   “Separating the diagnosis from my identity was therapy in itself – what remained were my feelings, my experiences.”     Click image for more