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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
The first installment of a sleep diary from Community Correspondent Emma Goodlad Lately, due to a number of factors, my sleep routine, and ability to get out of bed has been all over the place. Tiredness has been an issue for over a year now, with periods where due to mental illness, I feel constantly […]
A post from our Community Correspondent Jim Jarsdel Some of my lowest moments have been spent in bed. When I feel shit, low, miserable, hurt, scared, or lonely, I will often retreat to bed. Sometimes I force myself to go to sleep because I want to shut myself away from the pain, other times I’ll […]
Where are you from/where do you live? I’m from Kirkcaldy, have lived in Glasgow for the last 10 years since I moved here for University – but moving to sunny(!) East Ayrshire next week. Why are you interested in mental wellbeing? I’ve been interested in mental wellbeing for quite a number of years now, with […]
A poem from our Community Correspondent Derek Read Did you know that for the next couple of days, it’s Thai New Year? New year occurs somewhere in the world, in different cultures, most months of the year. Every day can be a new year! New Year These are resolutions written in invisible ink intentions- […]
