Help and Advice

Coming from my own personal experiences, suffering from the likes of depression, self harm and bipolar can be hard. You are often frustrated and angry, not only with yourself, but with other people who constantly keep telling you to just “cheer up” and get over it. It’s not as easy as that! These are illnesses, and like with all illnesses, it requires time, energy and committment to try and beat them.

This page collects useful help, tips and advice on coping with mental illness. They are useful for those suffering and fighting to overcome their conditions themselves, and also for friends and family of those suffering.

Depression

• How you can help someone with depression
• The BEST things you can say to someone with depression
• The WORST things you can say to somene with depression
• Helpful advice to help you beat your depression day by day

Self Harm

• Self Harm: Coping and Distraction Tips
• DOs and DON’Ts of Self Injury (great for friends of those who self harm)
• Seven Ways to help stop yourself from SI

Suicide

• Can you help someone who is suicidal?

General Mental Health and Self-Confidence

• Learning to Love Yourself (some fun ideas to try for boosting self love)