Recovery Topics

Lachlan

May 53 min read

Topic 6 - Mental Health in the Workplace

For many, going back to work or starting work for the first time when presented with a mental health diagnosis can be extremely daunting....

Lachlan

Apr 123 min read

Topic 5 - Social Isolation

Mental ill health can make you feel isolated even when you are surrounded by people. Surrounded by loved ones or strangers, our own minds...

Lachlan

Oct 2, 20202 min read

Topic 4 - DETACHMENT

My thought processes usually become quite active as I lay down in bed, just before sleep. At times, I write my thoughts on paper but...

Lachlan

Jul 28, 20202 min read

Topic 3 - SELF WORTH

This is one thing that I struggled with immensely during my own recovery. Self worth - how do we get it and how do we improve on it? Self...

Lachlan

Jun 30, 20201 min read

Topic 2 - ACCEPTANCE

Acceptance without judgement toward yourself can lead to an awakening on your recovery journey. The day I truly began to recover was the...

Lachlan

May 5, 20203 min read

Topic 1 - HOPE

I remember being in a Psych Hospital in Ryde, Sydney during my second episode. There was absolutely nothing to do in this hospital but...