Nikki depression, mental health

Meghan Markle and depression; why admitting depression is so difficult

During a raw, deeply emotional interview with Oprah Winfrey, Meghan Markle revealed the onslaught of harassment she received as a member of the royal family led her to a mental “breaking point.” She sought help for suicidal ideation but told Winfrey, "Nothing was ever done."Elle I admit that I do not follow the Royal family. … Continue reading Meghan Markle and depression; why admitting depression is so difficult

Nikki mental health, society, stigma, stress

World Mental Health Day: The workplace

Our mental and emotional well-being is just as vital as our physical well-being. So often ignored until it gets too severe to ignore. So often belittled by society as some sort of weakness they are immune to and only the weak are susceptible to. The stigma for mental illness is pervasive. When we are chronically … Continue reading World Mental Health Day: The workplace

Nikki Cannabis, complementary/alternative treatments

CBD Oil for Depression, Schizophrenia, ADHD, PTSD, Anxiety, Bipolar & More

Guest Post: CBD Oil for Depression, Schizophrenia, ADHD, PTSD, Anxiety, Bipolar & More-       Cannabidiol (CBD) and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are the most common cannabinoids in the cannabis plant. Of the two, CBD is the most used because it’s much safer and does not cause a high. The legalization of cannabis by many states … Continue reading CBD Oil for Depression, Schizophrenia, ADHD, PTSD, Anxiety, Bipolar & More

Nikki chronic illness, coping, depression, emotional state, mental health, wellbeing

The cult of positivity

There is nothing wrong with being positive or working of thinking positive. Take a look at Let's look at 'thinking positive' which essentially is this Cognitive Behavioural therapy for mental illness and chronic pain is a good thing. We can be caught in a net of negative thinking and need to adjust ourselves to more … Continue reading The cult of positivity