Personal Growth articles

Here's what I've learned in the time that I've been alive. I am a woman but these rules can apply to all people.

Reflections on feelings of depression and despair immediately after my first manic episode.

On a recent trip to Hong Kong I unexpectedly ended up in a psychiatric hospital after suffering a nervous breakdown. Read about my experiences in Hong Kong receiving medical care.

Making new friends as an adult when you're nearly 30 – the ups and downs, insights into this new phase of life, and tips for being better at making friends!

As a long-time sufferer of SAD, I was prompted to think of this condition as a mood disorder and wonder whether this is true. It's something that seems to get worse with the years, although maybe I'm just more aware of it as I get older.

There are many myths surrounding the concept of mental illness and mental health. I discuss the relationship between stress and addictions.