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There have been many periods in my life where the only sane response seemed to be to end it. The...

I love my wife, she’s my best friend. We’re generally happy and have a lovely family. For the majority of...

Since being a child I have struggled with anxiety and had spells of depression. These spells of anxiety and confusion...

Someone said to me the other day that they were interested in how some people survive trauma/abuse and come through...

At the University of Sheffield there is a very special community of students who are working to increase awareness of...

I came to Sheffield in 2010 and spent my first year here just staying indoors. I didn’t know a lot...

Since 27 November 1997 I have lived with type 1 diabetes. Some say it is one of the most complex...

The first time I admitted to myself I was the parent of a self-harmer was when I watched Lisa stand...

I am a local GP, and I really wanted to write something for this site. I really like the idea...

My name is Lucy, I am ‘in recovery’ from anorexia. My BMI is too low, not disastrously so - I...