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The life you choose

by Nic Jonesupdated on February 20, 2021February 20, 2021 Leave a Comment on The life you choose

There comes a point, in every mental health spiral, where you have two choices:  Give up Don’t give up  ‘Giving up’ – taking to bed, falling to pieces, thinking about ending it all (I’ve tried all three) is, usually, the infinitely more appealing option.  It’s certainly easier. When I am in the grip of depression, …

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Disordered

by Nic Jonesupdated on November 13, 2020November 13, 2020 Leave a Comment on Disordered

In lockdown, with our gaze turning inwards, eating disorders are rumbling. Why aren’t we talking about it?

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Another time, another life

by Nic Jonesupdated on April 5, 2020April 5, 2020 Leave a Comment on Another time, another life

During life under lockdown, there’s plenty of time to remember life as it used to be – and be grateful for all that’s changed.

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There are no winners in the misery Olympics – so let’s be kind

by Nic Jonesupdated on March 22, 2020March 22, 2020 Leave a Comment on There are no winners in the misery Olympics – so let’s be kind

Unlike toilet paper, eggs, and common sense, being nice isn’t a limited resource. So let’s be kind during this crisis.

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World enough, and Time

by Nic Jonesupdated on March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 2 Comments on World enough, and Time

When the world changes, what do you do?

Write, write, write.

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Relearning my lessons

by Nic Jonesupdated on November 3, 2019November 3, 2019 1 Comment on Relearning my lessons

What do you do when you’ve lost your spark? Go back to basics and relearn your lessons.

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Words to live by: a love letter to Made of Bricks

by Nic Jonesupdated on February 17, 2019January 20, 2019 Leave a Comment on Words to live by: a love letter to Made of Bricks

From an album that saw me through my teenage years, some newly discovered self-care wisdom.

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I deleted Instagram and felt happier after a week. Go figure

by Nic Jonesupdated on February 17, 2019January 6, 2019 8 Comments on I deleted Instagram and felt happier after a week. Go figure

After just a week, the benefits of deleting social media are already making themselves known. Maybe it’s time to leave Instagram behind.

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Is there a link between gluten and anxiety?

by Nic Jonesupdated on February 17, 2019December 20, 2018 1 Comment on Is there a link between gluten and anxiety?

I always thought bread was good for my mental health – but turns out there could be a link between gluten and anxiety.

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In defence of crying

by Nic Joneson September 23, 2018September 23, 2018 1 Comment on In defence of crying

Crying gets a bad rap. But if it helps you feel better, who really cares?

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