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Bed, mental health and Pink Floyd

A post from our Community Correspondent Robert Terry Let me paraphrase: Everyday I can be anything I want, anyone I want to be and everyday is the first day of the perfect job, I dreamt of yesterday until that is. . . Covers pulled back I’m dressed my feet firmly on the floor and out […]

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I’m sleeping much better. So why am I still so tired all the time?

The third and final installment of our Community Correspondent Emma Goodlad’s sleep diary So, getting to sleep is much better, I can’t believe the difference focusing and using a couple of things on my phone is having.  Bloody Andy from Headspace actually woke me up the other night after I’d fallen asleep in a quiet […]

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Meet our Community Correspondents: Laura McGlinn @stargazer1210

Where are you from/ where do you live? Where are you from/ where do you live? I’m from a town called Paisley in Scotland and very proud of my Hometown. Its Scotland’s largest town and buzzing with creativity and art. Why are you interested in mental wellbeing? I’m interested in mental wellbeing because I believe […]

Marilena’s six tips for getting a good night’s sleep

A post from our Community Correspondent Marilena Balagianni Sleep is essential for our health, but most of us find it difficult to get enough. I think it is time to set the right priorities and get a good sleep, every night. Scientists don’t know exactly how much is enough and it could vary between individuals. […]

Sitting down to knit and create gives you time out from life

Our Correspondent @carriejwebb went along to #yarnfest2016 and spoke to people about how knitting helps mental wellbeing. Here’s what they told her: Julie Nelson Rhodes  @julietillyflop– Graphic Designer, Knitter and Crafter “I was about 8 or 9 when we started learning to knit in school: it was something the girls did when the boys went […]

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How my trusty smartphone is helping me get a good night’s sleep

A post from Community Correspondent Emma Goodlad, who is keeping a diary about sleep I found it ironic that the day after I submitted my first blog, I had my first really bad day in a while.  I’m realising this is just part of the journey I’m on, that each day is different. I have […]

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You’re in a safe place, relax in your space

A poem about bed and wellbeing from our Community Correspondent David Bradley Bed When you’re at the end of the day. And no answers have come your way. When nothing you think can make a link, when things seems dark and out of sight go to the bedroom put on the lamplight. Go to your […]