Read this great article from Buzzfeed here. It's not only brilliant for highlighting the fact that it is very difficult for men who suffer with depression and/or anxiety. They are under pressure to maintain this 'manly' persona that society has made people believe in. They shouldn't show any weakness, or any humanity apparently! We need … Continue reading Buzzfeed Post: 11 Things No One Tells Guys With Depression
Tag: Anxiety
Boost of the Day #55: Just keep swimming…
Some days are not easy. Anxiety, low self-esteem and depression can creep up on you when you least expect it. In fact, it is doubtful that it will ever fully leave you - the trick is not letting it define you and rule your life. How to do this? I'm still not 100% sure and … Continue reading Boost of the Day #55: Just keep swimming…
5 tips to stop being a people-pleaser
People pleasers. Parents, friends, men, colleagues, even strangers - you want everyone to think good of you. The thought of doing something that makes someone think badly of can make you very anxious. Being a people pleaser is not good for your self-esteem. Your mood and worth becomes dependent on how others react and think about you. So … Continue reading 5 tips to stop being a people-pleaser
Boost of the day #8
Nothing to laugh about/at today? Read these 29 dad jokes on Buzzfeed and one of them has to get you!
Boost of the day #6
The evening posts continue now I am officially back to work! I love this quote for its simple way of saying, there is no damn point in worrying about what might happen tomorrow, next week, next year. I am certainly not saying this is the easiest thing to stop doing but this quote hopefully helps put … Continue reading Boost of the day #6
Controlling anxiety attacks before they take hold
I have only had one full-blown anxiety attack and it is definitely something I don't wish to repeat anytime soon. The lack of control is terrifying and it felt like I was being sucked into a black hole and would never see light again (dramatic I know). Since the attack I have had a couple … Continue reading Controlling anxiety attacks before they take hold
Boost of the day #4
For all you Breaking Bad fans out there, you'll recognise these words! Walter White may not be the most pleasant character, but he spoke some wisdom here. One of the best ways to increase your self-confidence is to do something you're afraid of. That was as simple as walking out the front door one time … Continue reading Boost of the day #4
My story
I think it's only right that my first post tells the story about my self-esteem so here we go... The past few months have been full of ups and downs. I started a new job in September 2014, after spending £9,000 and studying for a year to change to my 'dream' career. In October, I … Continue reading My story
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