It’s okay… in Canada
In October I came out to Canada on a 2 year Working Visa. Since then I’ve been living in Toronto. One of the main questions I get asked is why? Why Canada, why did I get the visa etc. When I answer that I just … Continue reading It’s okay… in Canada
It’s okay to… Take Medication
Medication can be something of an additionally stigmatised subject when it comes to mental ill health. Well I have been on Anti-depressants on three different occasions and here is my experience. The first was at age 17. I had been suffering with depression and anxiety … Continue reading It’s okay to… Take Medication
It’s okay to… ask for Help!
It’s my blogs 2nd Birthday and another World Mental Health Day, woop woop! 😊 I’ve chosen an important topic for my post today, asking for help!! When you struggle with mental ill health, it’s amazing how hard it can be to actually ask for help. … Continue reading It’s okay to… ask for Help!
It’s okay to…Go a little Crazy!
There are so many stereotypes out there when it comes to Mental Health Problems and Mental Illness, one of the biggest being that you are crazy! Synonymous with the person in a straight jacket, rocking in the corner, talking to themselves, someone that can’t control … Continue reading It’s okay to…Go a little Crazy!
Stand Tall Theatre: Schizophrenia
I recently had the chance to see a preview of Stand Tall Theatre’s production of Schizophrenia. This very timely, took place on Time to Talk Day 2018 at the Groundlings Theatre in Portsmouth. The play itself was focused on humanising the illness of Schizophrenia, rather … Continue reading Stand Tall Theatre: Schizophrenia
It’s okay to…Fail
As the New Year begins I thought this was a good time to talk about this. Many of us find it so easy to judge ourselves and at this time of year can look back and think, what happened to the year, did I really … Continue reading It’s okay to…Fail
1 year blogaversary & World Mental Health Day 2017
🎉🎆Today marks the 1 year anniversary of It’s Okay Right? Right! 🎆🎉 I can’t believe it’s been a year already. The last 12 months have had their ups and downs with my mental health but I’ve been able to work through it. I have to … Continue reading 1 year blogaversary & World Mental Health Day 2017
It’s okay to…. Escape! Why I love a bit of escapism.
Escapism is something I enjoy both as a pastime and coping method for when I’m struggling with my mental health. There may be many people who believe that escapism is bad for you and not a healthy coping method and don’t get me wrong I … Continue reading It’s okay to…. Escape! Why I love a bit of escapism.
It’s okay to… have Depression!
This post is inspired by P!nk’s song “Conversations with my 13 year old self” (or 15 year old self in my case). I think back to when this all began. The scared 15 year old girl who felt so much despair and hopelessness she would … Continue reading It’s okay to… have Depression!
