Posted in childbirth Depression First Person Health Lifestyle Pregnancy PTSD Real Life UK News

I was denied an elective C-section – only to have an emergency one

Calmly, I requested a C-section. ‘You’re too young,’ the obstetrician replied.

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I thought I had food poisoning – it was far worse

My daily life became unrecognisable from before.

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My parents died two months apart – then I became homeless

Just as people burn out in the workplace, I burnt out on the streets.

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Posted in Depression First Person Friendship Health Lifestyle Mental health Real Life UK News

I had a very public mental breakdown – my friend’s persistence saved me

Like many who suffer from psychosis, I had convinced myself that I was a god.

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Posted in Baby Depression Families Features In Focus Lifestyle motherhood Parenting UK News

‘I was scared of being judged’ – The last taboo of motherhood

Many mums fear it carries more stigma than perineal tears or postpartum sex.

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Posted in Depression Families Family Lifestyle Mental health motherhood Parenting Pregnancy UK News

I hated being a mum the minute my baby was put on my chest

‘I had no feeling of love when my baby was born.’

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Posted in Depression Entertainment Gaming Mental health Nintendo Nintendo Switch 2 Reader's Feature UK News

Video games are great for my mental and physical wellbeing – Reader’s Feature

A reader breaks down the Switch 2 launch line-up and lists the mistakes he feels Nintendo has made, from the marketing to the prices.

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Posted in App Store Depression Health News Mental health News Tech UK News

Now your phone can tell if you have depression using the selfie camera

Hundreds of patients are already using an app called Emobot to track their mood.

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