When the news broke that the UK was to start cautiously embarking on its journey out of lockdown, I had mixed feelings. The larger part of me was of course …
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It was three o’clock on the dot when I sat on a wide and comfy chair. My forearms placed on each side of the armchair, resting comfortably. Though, the rest …
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A few weeks ago, Donald Trump, President of the United States formally recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. This decision undoubtedly leads to major retaliation primarily from Palestinians and …
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“I will hold myself to a standard of grace, not perfection” – unknown. The other day, I found a photograph of myself sitting on the arm of a sofa at …
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Mental HealthYour Stories
EasyJet Staff Trigger Episode for ‘Mind Over Marathon’ Participant Poppy Farrugia just before take off
by Poppyby PoppyOn Monday 13th of November, myself and the MindOverMarathon team were invited to the VGM Mind Media Awards at Odeon Leicester Sq, where we had been nominated for the Best …
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Editor’s note: If you experience suicidal thoughts or have lost someone to suicide, the following post could be potentially triggering. You can contact the Samaritans or your local emergency services if you feel …
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When Fears Become Reality: Getting Caught in Two Terrorist Attacks
by Hannah Smithby Hannah SmithI didn’t sleep last night. Well I woke, at 1am from nightmares of being in wide open streets with the threat of terror at all angles and couldn’t find the …
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Mind + BodyYour Stories
Being Suicidal Was Never A Decision I Made One Day
by Toni Stangerby Toni StangerSuicide is the leading cause of death among young people in the United Kingdom. More than 90% of people attempting and completing suicide are associated with a mental illness. And …
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Here Comes the Sun: Rising Up Through Depressive Episodes
by Emma Whiteby Emma WhiteRecently I have found myself, yet again, under the influence of my old nemesis Depression; that cruel mistress who emotionally blackmails me with her infinite knowledge of my deepest fears …
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Chester Bennington, aged 41, heartbreakingly passed away a couple of weeks ago from suicide. Bennington was the front man of Linkin Park and put his heart and soul into his …

