From the perspective of a mental health nurse. Trigger warning: the content of this post may be upsetting to some. Over the years I have heard many concerning opinions about suicide, and I want to give you the inside story. I can't speak on behalf of other mental health professionals, but this is the truth as I see it. Sometimes death by suicide should be viewed in the same light as death by cancer. Bear with me. Depression/cancer is diagnosed after a lengthy and insidious ba

And why it's making you miserable. This post also includes a list of my imperfections and the worst photos of me you'll see on the internet. If this doesn't appeal to you, look away now. Perfection is something I think most of us foolishly strive for. I'm going to tell you why this fruitless task is probably the least helpful thing you are doing for yourself. We do not expect perfection from anyone else. If you think about some of the people in your life; your colleagues, par

At the age of 27 I moved home to live with my mum and my sister, read below to find out why it's the best thing I did for my mental health. In October 2018 my mum and sister bought a house and moved in together. My sister is 31 and my mum is 66. Sounds pretty weird, doesn't it?? I thought so too. I made fun of them A LOT. I know what you're thinking - "but Agnes, you teach mindfulness and wellbeing . . . surely you don't make fun of people?" The answer is yes. Yes, I do. I th