I'm sharing this because I've only just now realised that spirituality has been a big thing in my life for way longer than I thought. It's only now that I recognise it. I have a Yin and Yang tattoo on my wrists, which marks a very spiritual ideal of seeking balance in your life and… Continue reading Spirituality is Everywhere
Tag: depression
Missing Sunglasses Metaphor
Today, I've been squinting to the point of a headache due to accidentally leaving my sunglasses at home. It gave me a dreadful headache and dry eyes and generally put me in an even worse mood than I already was, which ruined what could have been a nice day. But the sunglasses were in my… Continue reading Missing Sunglasses Metaphor
What Society Thinks of Mental Health
*This is my opinion, taken from my own feelings and experiences and the experiences of people I know who suffer from poor mental health too.* You should just get over it Not everyone feels this way, but I've heard so many people say that they feel people who suffer from anxiety or depression are simply… Continue reading What Society Thinks of Mental Health
Remind Yourself That You’re Enough
I know that my mental health weakens when I compare myself to others, get jealous of others, fail or fall short, or don't do "enough". Well, the best way to combat this is to remind yourself that you're enough. Remind yourself of the awesomeness that you've already achieved or seen or experienced. We can feel… Continue reading Remind Yourself That You’re Enough
Perspective
I find that perspective is the most important tool to checking yourself (or rather, getting yourself in check). As I've gotten older, I've found my ability to check-myself and put things into perspective has increased tenfold, and I'm writing this IEG article today about perspective because this morning I finished reading "The Fault in Our… Continue reading Perspective
“You Know Nothing” – Poem
You don't know that character, From that classic book. You don't know about food, Or even how to cook. You don't know the countries, That sit on our maps. You don't know the runners, That run all those laps. You don't know what film That actor was in, Or ways to exercise And… Continue reading “You Know Nothing” – Poem
How Your Prejudice Affects a Person’s Life
We all have prejudices. They stem from our upbringing, influences, and our experiences. From these things, we are kind of "taught" how to act in a certain situation. And this extends to how we treat others, too. However, how often do we actually consider what our prejudices do to other people. How we make them… Continue reading How Your Prejudice Affects a Person’s Life
How Bad Mental Health Has Held Me Back
It is no secret that I suffer from poor mental health. This includes social anxiety and being prone to depression. These two bad-boys have always kind of taken it in turns to beat me, or even worse - they team up to destroy me altogether. I like talking openly about my experiences with mental health,… Continue reading How Bad Mental Health Has Held Me Back
“You’re As Mad As I Am” Out Now!
“You’re As Mad As I Am” by S. R. Crawford is out now on eBook/Kindle through Amazon! Get your copy today for only £2.99… If you suffer from anxiety, depression or stress, then this book may be able to help you. I have taken my own experiences, and techniques that help me, and shared them here… Continue reading “You’re As Mad As I Am” Out Now!
“YOU’RE AS MAD AS I AM” Self-Help Book, COMING SOON!
“You’re As Mad As I Am” is the revamped version of my self-help book from 2016, originally called “From My Suffering: 25 Ways to Break the Chains of Anxiety, Depression & Stress.” This year, almost exactly 2 years on, I am republishing it under a new title, with 5 extra chapters for more advice! The… Continue reading “YOU’RE AS MAD AS I AM” Self-Help Book, COMING SOON!
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