World Mental Health Day is a day we can all take the opportunity to reflect on our well-being and the paths we choose in life. It's a time to celebrate the idea that if something is meant for you, it won't pass you by. Whether it's a person, a job opportunity, or a passion for … Continue reading Trusting That What’s Meant for You Won’t Pass You By
Written by Claire O'Reilly of GloMamma I have always “felt” bigger than everyone around me. I have a picture in my office that I retrieved from my family home. I'm about eight years old in it. When my husband saw it and said “you were such a cute kid”. I said Hmmm… but God I was so … Continue reading Life Away From The Scales: Reshaping Diet Culture
In a world that often champions masculinity, it's no wonder that many men find it challenging to open up about their mental health struggles. But, it's essential to recognise that mental health knows no gender or age, and addressing these issues and stigmas head-on is crucial for everyone's well-being. Breaking the Silence The first step … Continue reading Breaking the Silence: Men’s Mental Health Matters
Its been said to me its commendable how you can rely on your inner strength to cope with BDD and GAD, and how I’ve been working on regaining control of my mind and body. But, let me make one thing clear it has taken immense courage to open up about personal struggles and share my … Continue reading Taking Back Control – Embrace Your Inner Strength.
In the journey of life, we encounter numerous challenges that can put our mental health to the test. As an Irish man in my 40s, I, like many have faced some challenging life circumstances. I am a parent of three children, separated from my ex-partner, dealing with career and financial uncertainties along with coping with … Continue reading Navigating Life’s Challenges: We Are All Doing Our Best
Accepting yourself and embracing any perceived flaws and insecurities can be a life changing journey. As I have publicly said on many occasions, I had a deep dislike for myself for a long period of my life. Even leaving the house at times was a struggle. I didn't want to see friends, go on holidays, … Continue reading Embracing Self-Acceptance: A Journey to Love and Appreciate Your Body
Written by Cara Byrne As Keith has previously mentioned; Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a complex mental health condition that affects individuals' perception of their appearance. It can lead to intense feelings of distress and self-consciousness, often resulting in significant impairment in daily functioning.As a society, it is crucial for us to foster an environment … Continue reading How Best to Support Individuals with Body Dysmorphic Disorder:
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is characterised by a preoccupation with one or more perceived defects or flaws in appearance, which are unnoticeable to others. This perceived flaw is sometimes noticeable, but is usually a normal variation (e.g. male baldness) or is not as prominent as the sufferer believes. Living with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) for … Continue reading The Impact of Enabling and Misunderstanding Body Dysmorphia
Guest blog. Some people have asked me what it was like to spend two weeks in a psychiatric hospital. Well, to be honest the whole experience was very surreal. I was seen by a psychiatrist within twenty minutes and was admitted within an hour. A psychiatric nurse came to the interview room and said he’d … Continue reading What’s Psychiatric Hospital Like?
We all hide behind a mask of some sort, whether it’s to hide our anger, sadness, excitement, stress, or anxiety, we all do it at some point in our lives. For others, and for me it's become part of our daily routine. We put on a smile or brave face to protect ourselves or the … Continue reading Behind The Mask
The Endless Spiral 