I was 19 when. I was too ashamed to ask for help
The episodes which depict such scenes are prefaced with a trigger warning, so that those of us who have also struggled with bulimia have a …
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Depression it to affect my memory
At 25 years old, I’d consider myself pretty clued-up about my mental illness; I know when I’m feeling teary for seemingly no reason, it’s probably …
We love the NHS. But that doesn’t mean it’s not racist
The incident is by no means isolated. It is indisputable that the black community is more at risk in the medical system than their white …
Why Saturday Scaries are WAY more real than the ones we get on a Sunday
Let me explain. For as long as I can remember, I’ve felt an immense pressure to really make my Saturday count. I’ve been working in …
Has Coronavirus anxiety affected your sex drive?
A well known side-effect of stress, anxiety and exhaustion, cited by the NHS and many experts, is a major impact on our happiness, including our …
Сystitis, natural remedy that changed my life
The first time it happened I was 19 years old at University, when I woke up in my single bed and crampedstudentdigs suffering from a …
The 6 warning signs your bra is the wrong size and damaging your breasts
Wearing the wrong bra is not only uncomfortable but it can also wreak havoc with yourhealth. From breast and back pain to prematuresagging, poorpostureandskin abrasions, …
Here are the best at-home ballet workouts to try
Plus, ballet is perfect for doing at home, no matter your living conditions. Noequipmentand very little space needed. So limber up and check out these …
Here are the places to go wild swimming in
Writer Lou Stoppard explored the benefits of wild swimming in a piece forThe New Yorkerin 2019, speaking to the regular swimmers at Hampstead Heath Ladies’ …
This is what giving birth and prenatal appointments will look like in the future
There were stories of womengiving birthwithout their partners as hospitals implemented limited interactions to prevent thevirusspreading, with new mothers struggling without the support of their …
Amika George reveals the true impact of period poverty under lockdown
Periodsdon’t stop for pandemics. Despite everything moving at a blistering pace around us, with news moving so fast that we can barely absorb the latest …
I tried therapy over Zoom to help me feel calmer
That’s how I found myself on a Zoom call with mindfulness teacher, clinical hypnotherapist and meditation coach,Terrence the Teacher. I volunteered to try it out …