A poem from our Community Correspondent John Dane As I’m sitting here at home I’m suddenly feeling all alone Then I think of the life that I’ve had There’s been a lot more good days than bad I’m thinking back to when I was a boy I’d shut myself away and play with a toy […]
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Mindwaves and GAMH come together for the Autumn Festival – a perfect way to mark the end of summer
On Monday 8th October our Community Correspondents did something a bit different for our monthly meeting, joining forces with GAMH (Glasgow Association for Mental Health) for the Autumn Festival. The gathering took place in Bellahouston Park’s Demonstration Gardens, home to a number of allotments used by a range of community groups from across Glasgow. It’s […]
How meeting just one person has connected me into my community
Our Community Correspondent John Dane explains how connecting with just one person has opened up his community. I’m involved with a project through Theatre Nemo, called Join the Dots. A couple of weeks ago, they had a silent disco, run by a woman called Gillian. We got talking and it turned out she was running […]
“It’s amazing…to feel understood on every level and to share in good and bad times”: Ann-Marie’s support network are there for her no matter what
An insightful post from our fantastic Community Correspondent Ann-Marie D’Arcy-Sharpe, explaining how the support networks she has nurtured help her to manage a serious health condition. Having a mental illness like Bipolar Disorder, connections are vital in order to cope with the symptoms and to live daily life. For me, those vital connections are those […]
‘Join the Dots’ – John connects with new friends and his creative side at Theatre Nemo
An inspiring poem from an inspiring Community Correspondent, John Dane. Building relationships and engaging in his creative passions have been key to John’s recovery. Here, he provides a snapshot of a typical day at the Join the Dots arts project run by Theatre Nemo. Join the Dots Meet new friends We never want this day […]
My dog Fidget forced me out the door in my darkest times
I’ve been wanting my own dog for so long, but this was heightened when life’s setbacks put an end to my dream of having my own children. It was completely out of my control and a very, very sad time. It certainly contributed to the breakdown of my mental wellbeing. Well, a deposit was placed […]
It’s easy to be snarky about facebook… but it can be a lifesaver
A post from Jacq Kelly I am nervous about phones. I had a missed call from my dad the other week and I instantly assumed someone had died. They hadn’t – it was a pocket dial. When my mum called me this morning I had the same initial reaction, until I listened to her voicemail […]
The silly box of goodies my friend gave me was exactly what I needed after I attempted suicide #friendship
A post from our Community Correspondent Emma Goodlad I think Buddy Boxes are a great idea. I can really relate to the joy of receiving a box of goodies, because the best thing I received was a personalised package from my own buddies who know me well and know how to cheer me up. […]
Is it worth taking the risk of friendship after you’ve been betrayed? Always.
A post from our Community Correspondent Robert Terry Friends drift in and out of your life, stay for a while or disappear for months or years and when they return, a true friend will always be welcome. They lift your mood when none other can. They’re the only one who can say how it is, […]
Leaving friends behind for the sake of your mental wellbeing
Our Community Correspondent Marilena Balagianni gives her perspective on friendship and mental wellbeing Friendship means the mutual liking and regard, the spiritual and emotional bond that connects two or more people. Trust, understanding , honesty, similar interests are essential components of friendships. Friendship is considered something sacred and a very important relationship for most […]