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“Creating in the moment” – Donna’s story

16/09/2025

Donna has been exploring her creativity through music and art, finding that this lessens her anxiety. She is a proud member of Rethink Mental Illness and shares her vibrant photo diary.

“My highs and lows aren’t something I choose” – Shanice’s story

02/09/2025

Shanice explores her journey with bipolar disorder, reflecting on difficult first experiences with the condition and how she found self-acceptance.

Fit note: Amy’s story

18/08/2025

Amy shares her thoughts on what it’s like to be out of work whilst living with a mental illness.

“Trauma can come in all shapes and sizes” - Julian’s story

11/08/2025

After losing his father, Julian’s relationship with football took a dark turn and developed into grief-related trauma. He explores how the seemingly mundane activity of watching football became incredibly anxiety-provoking in his adult life.

“You don’t have to be guided by the voices you hear” – Robert’s story

25/07/2025

For National Schizophrenia Awareness Day, Robert shares his journey with schizophrenia. He reflects on his symptoms and offers hope to people living with psychosis.

“I have the right to feel” – Iona’s story

14/07/2025

Iona sheds light on living with a form of borderline personality disorder (BPD) where emotional distress or intensity is directed inwards. By practicing self-compassion and acceptance, Iona is able to have more peaceful days.

“I felt like such a failure” – Emma’s story

08/07/2025

Although Emma was excited about her newborn, she developed postnatal depression after a traumatic birth and found her eating disorder symptoms creep back up. With support from a postnatal charity, she is now in a safer place.