Every now and then I have a thought and as the thought forms, I realize the truth of the thought. On one particular occasion I was at a retreat in Suffolk and standing by the pond when I thought how nice, quiet and peaceful it was.No sooner had that...
Topics: awareness, Mindful, mindfulness

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Over the years I have read many self-help books, articles and blogs about depression, anxiety, perfectionism and more recently mindfulness. People who know me consider me to be pretty knowledgeable on the subject of mental health but it's been...
Topics: anxiety, depression, mindfulness, perfectionism, treatment

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Remembering when times were really bad I can recall thinking about whether depression could ever be cured. I searched the Internet for blog and forum posts about people who were depressed hoping that I might find someone who has been cured. What I...
Topics: depression, inspiration, treatment

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As part of the series looking at Britain's jobless they report on life of someone with bipolar disorder and how it has effected his career. The BBC do a lot of good work and hopefully articles like this might change peoples attitudes toward mental...
Topics: depression, symptoms

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"Primary school pupils in England should be taught how to lead happyand healthy lives as part of a curriculum overhaul, says agovernment-commissioned report." - BBC News Education What a refreshing change to hear of a government report and...
Topics: General

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