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Suicidal Episode At University

March 30, 2021September 9, 2020 by Unwanted Life

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Reading Time: 5 minutes The stresses of life and study, combined with poor mental health and a lack of proper university and mental health support, lead me to a suicidal episode

12 Benefits Of Having A Safety Plan

April 7, 2021April 15, 2020 by Unwanted Life

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Reading Time: 6 minutes This article discusses what a safety plan is and how they can help keep you safe, listing 12 reasons for having a safety plan

Love And Borderline Personality Disorder

March 30, 2021February 12, 2020 by Unwanted Life

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Reading Time: 5 minutes Love and borderline personality disorder are a complicated mixture, but they’re not like chalk and cheese, they can go together

Christmas: How To Manage The Festive Holidays

March 30, 2021December 11, 2019 by Unwanted Life

Reading Time: 11 minutes Christmas can be a stressful time of year, even for those without mental health conditions. So what can be done to make it more manageable?

Ballers: A Review Of The TV Shows Suicide Storyline

March 30, 2021September 25, 2019 by Unwanted Life

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Reading Time: 6 minutes This article takes a look at the suicide storyline of the TV show Ballers, considers some of their other storylines, and reviews the show

Suicide And Suicide Prevention: Advice And Information

March 30, 2021September 10, 2019 by Unwanted Life

Reading Time: 6 minutes This article contains information on suicide, its prevention, a few statistics, and details of my personal experience with suicide

Brexit And Hate Crimes: Do You Feel Safe?

March 30, 2021August 28, 2019 by Unwanted Life

Reading Time: 10 minutes Brexit is dominating society, but worryingly, so are hate crimes. What effect is Brexit having on our mental health and do you feel safe?

My Experience Of The Gastrointestinal Appointment

March 30, 2021July 14, 2019 by Unwanted Life

Reading Time: 5 minutes A blow by blow description of what was going through someone’s mind as they went for a gastrointestinal appointment and cancer was mentioned

Mental Health: Painting A Picture Of The Issues With Statistics

March 30, 2021May 15, 2019 by Unwanted Life

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Reading Time: 16 minutes A collection of mental health conditions accompanied by some of their facts and figures for Mental Health Awareness Week 2019

Insomnia: How Trauma Can Ruin A Good Nights Sleep

March 30, 2021March 6, 2019 by Unwanted Life

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Reading Time: 5 minutes After being inspired by an insomnia meme, I discuss the traumatic thoughts of my past that use to cause my insomnia and how I overcame it