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“Living Life On Fire” – Life With CRPS
"Living Life On Fire" - Life With CRPS TRIGGER WARNING: This blog mentions suicide and suicidal ideation as potential symptoms. …
Fibromyalgia, IBS and Diet: My Experience
Fibromyalgia, IBS and Diet: My Experience 5-10 years ago, I wouldn’t have even thought about when or what I was…
Men’s Masculinity Could Be An Advantage In Managing Mental Health
Men’s Masculinity Could Be An Advantage In Managing Mental Health It's well known that men find expressing emotions difficult; the…
Grief and Me – Losing My Dad
Grief and Me - Losing My Dad TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of grief and loss. As I write this blog, a…
Fibromyalgia And Me
Fibromyalgia And Me Hi I’m Alexandra, a new Ambassador for Dorset Mind - and here's my story about living with…
Marriage, Divorce and Loneliness
Marriage, Divorce and Loneliness TRIGGER WARNING: This blog mentions domestic violence and may be upsetting in nature- If you need…
Loneliness in Motherhood
Loneliness in Motherhood This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week theme focuses on Loneliness, a pandemic affecting more people, and in…
Lesbian Visibility Day
Lesbian Visibility Day Today we celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day! This event, recognises, celebrates, and supports lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer…
My Story About Work-Related Stress
My Story About Work-Related Stress “I thrive on stress. Please hassle me!” Looking back on my life, I recognise that…
Growing Up With a Parent Who Has Bipolar Disorder
Growing Up With a Parent Who Has Bipolar Disorder We understand that bipolar disorder can have a significant impact on…
Job Hunting and Your Mental Health
Job Hunting and Your Mental Health I have had a rollercoaster year when it comes to my career, and I…
The Transition: Becoming Charlotte
The Transition: Becoming Charlotte The Journey: A Blog/Diary Story of a pre-transition transition When one of my best friends asked…
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