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13th July 2015: Claire
I’m Claire and I’ve battled with anorexia and other mental health problems since childhood. Over my very lengthy battle with my illnesses I have had many unpleasant and traumatic experiences including...
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23rd July 2015: Daniel L
Our latest interview is with Daniel L. We talk depression, J Dilla and male stereotypes. Please tell me a little bit about yourself and what illness you have/had. I’m a web designer & developer who...
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30th July 2015: Sarah
Sarah tells us of her Postnatal Depression and how she was helped by online support groups where other peer support groups were out of reach. Sarah has since gone on to found PND Essex, a support group...
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10th October 2015: Neesa
Today is World Mental Health Day, our first birthday and, sadly, our final day of posting. To mark the occasion we’ll be publishing a series of new pots throughout the day. To start, Neesa wants us to...
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10th October 2015: Mel
I often wonder I often wonder how this knot came to be And if it ever once was just a simple thread? I ponder how I did not foresee That it would decide to make its home inside my head I often wonder...
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10th October 2015: Stuart
Trigger warning: suicide The fight continues I didn’t always want to be a nurse. As a young man my dream was to act. I planned to tread the boards throughout the world to the delight of my adoring...
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10th October 2015: Vyara (1)
There was a phase on Facebook requesting people to write 7 Interesting Facts about themselves that others may not know. A seemingly lighthearted trend took an unexpected turn in the face of...
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10th October 2015: Vyara (2)
Dear friend, I don’t like you Why do you have to come around and stay? It’s a surprise, you are not invited And yet you come to stay anyway. I have new friends now, a new life Can’t you see I’ve...
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10th October 2015: Shaz
Some Sisters Aren’t After Thicker Thighs I developed an eating disorder at 13 as a coping mechanism for isolation that I felt at school, a way of controlling some small aspect of my life. I became...
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10th October 2015: The Final Farewell
We leave it to Grey Matters founder Ifeyinwa Frederick to say the final ta-ra. I’m not very good at goodbyes and this one is no different, so I’ll keep it brief. Firstly, I would like to say a massive...
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