Lucy Dimbylow
Metro
United Kingdom
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We all know about workplace stress, but let’s not forget self-employed stress
What can you do when you work from home and it's having a negative effect on your mental health? → Read More
Is weight gain inevitable when you’re taking mental health medication?
Recently, I was interviewed on BBC TV about my experiences with long-term mental illness and self-harm. Watching the recording back, I felt thoroughly miserable – not because of what I... → Read More
I was a teenager in crisis – 20 years on, mental health support for young people seems to have gone backwards
Watching last night’s Panorama on BBC1 – Kids In Crisis – transported me back in time to the mid-1990s, when I was a kid in crisis myself. I was still... → Read More
Why I showed my self-harm scars on national TV
I wanted to show that this is an ongoing issue for many adults, too. → Read More
What is treatment-resistant depression, and does it mean you’ll never get better?
The first time I heard my depression described as ‘medication-resistant,’ I was in hospital following a mental health crisis. Those two little words overwhelmed me with a sense of hopelessness.... → Read More
Do we have to accept the side effects of mental health meds?
I have a love/hate relationship with my mental health medication. I take both an antidepressant and an antipsychotic, and I credit them with keeping me alive. But while they’re good... → Read More
How to cope with insomnia when you have depression
3am has to be the loneliest time in the world. While everyone else sleeps, those of us with depression are often lying awake as negative thoughts run on repeat. As... → Read More
How do hormones affect our mental health?
Every month, in the run-up to my period, my mental health takes a turn for the worse. My mood dips, my anxiety skyrockets, and my thoughts become increasingly dark. I’m... → Read More
What not to say to a child with mental health issues – and what you can say instead
We’ve all heard the old saying, ‘Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.’ But when it comes to talking to our kids about mental... → Read More
Will my children inherit my mental illness? Here’s what the studies say
As a parent, you have a primordial instinct to protect your child from harm. We all want our kids to have an easy ride through life, untroubled by illness, unhappiness... → Read More
How to deal with work when you’re struggling with depression
Holding down a job can be inestimably difficult when you’re suffering from depression. Whether you’re in a professional field, have a customer-facing role or are simply required to clock on... → Read More
We need to talk about postnatal depression, but let’s not forget the other mental illnesses that affect mothers too
This week is Maternal Mental Health Week and mums have been sharing their experiences all over social media. We’ve seen Made In Chelsea stars Binky Felstead and Josh Patterson sharing... → Read More
Why I’m baring my self-harm scars this summer
Every year, when the sun finally starts to shine and the temperature begins to creep up, I’m faced with a dilemma. Am I going to spend the summer months sweltering... → Read More
Returning to Life After a Suicide Attempt
A woman describes what it is like to live through a suicide attempt and what life is like after. → Read More
How to spot the signs that your child is self-harming
Some signs every parent can be alert to, including keeping arms and legs hidden and low mood → Read More
8 things people have said that actually helped my depression
If you suffer from depression, you’ll know how frustrating people’s throwaway comments can be. Platitudes such as ‘it could be worse’ and ‘you’d feel better if you went for a... → Read More
What can parents do if they suspect their child is self-harming?
As a parent, there are few things more distressing than seeing your child hurt. And when their injuries are self-inflicted, it can be particularly distressing. One in 12 children and teenagers... → Read More
‘My illness has clouded your entire childhood’: A letter to my children from their mentally ill mother
Dear children. There are some things that no child should have to do. Visiting a parent in a psychiatric hospital is one of them. You’ll never know quite how guilty... → Read More
What it’s like to have high-functioning depression and why you shouldn’t bottle it up
Just because you seem fine on the surface, it doesn't mean you shouldn't ask for help → Read More
11 things to do if you’re feeling suicidal
Deciding to end your own life goes against every human instinct, and is the result of unbearable, immeasurable distress. It’s also a very complex matter. According to the International Association... → Read More