In Blackest Night – 5 Years On
Five years ago today, my Mum passed away. Her short battle with cancer was over and I lost more than just her that day. I lost myself. I lost the small amount of desire...
Tagged: Anxiety
In Blackest Night – One Year On
A friend recently asked me how I deal with depression and asked for help. A brave step in the right direction and, as always, I start with a disclaimer that I don’t hold all...
That Fat Boy Slims – Weight on my Mind
In a follow up to my Muscle Food post, I thought I’d share my first two days. Before that, I want to be clear that this isn’t a “new year; new me” fad. I...
In Blackest Night – The Realest Thing I’ve Ever Written
This will probably be the realest thing I’ve ever written. I wrote about what depression is and again here but I don’t think I truly captured it. Apparently I write my best at my lowest. The sweet...
In Blackest Night – The Importance of Mental Health
So, yesterday was ‘World Mental Health Day’. It was great to see so many people talking about it. People that perhaps wouldn’t normally. Perhaps change is coming? Could society be ready to embrace the...
In Blackest Night – Deep-Seated Depression and Me
I haven’t written an ‘In Blackest Night‘ post for a little while; lately, the Black Dog has been out wandering out of my sight and my mind has been clearer. The anxiety and stress...
In Blackest Night – Heart of Darkness
Today I find myself with a hollow sensation in the pit of my stomach and a cloud of sadness formed inside my head. I find myself resenting life, again. I ponder my ability to...
Horizon Zero Anxiety
Open world adventure games. The very notion normally sets my synapses on fire. Every iteration of Grand Theft Auto (since number three), The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion , Skyrim. and The Elder Scrolls: Online…they daunt me. ...
In Blackest Night – Existential Crisis
The below thoughts are from about two weeks ago. Is this real? It certainly doesn’t feel real. I cut myself shaving the other morning and I know it should have hurt, but the sting...
In Blackest Night – Disclosure & Addenda
I’m feeling rather lost lately. I had my last appointment with my MIND counsellor last week and the loss of that crutch seems pretty pertinent lately. After some minor highs and some right kicks...
