May 19 May 19 Mental Health Awareness Week Jo Journal Insights into how the week improved my own mental health awareness as well as that of others.
Apr 28 Apr 28 Moving forward Jo Journal Things progress - sometimes obviously and sometimes without us noticing...
Apr 7 Apr 7 Ups and downs Jo Journal Insights into efforts to avoid EUPD/BPD stereotypes and how the inevitable rollercoaster of emotions continues.
Mar 24 Mar 24 Change for the better Jo Journal “I hate change...but sometimes it can be great!” 12 months is a long time with EUPD.
Mar 11 Mar 11 Abandonment angst Jo Journal “I feel ridiculous likening someone leaving in my life to a bereavement but that is exactly how it feels to someone with BPD/EUPD.”
Feb 24 Feb 24 Status, insight and recovery Jo Journal Views on three important topics related to EUPD experienced recently.
Feb 9 Feb 9 Being proud is allowed Jo Journal Being symptomatic of your condition is not a sign of weakness or failure.
Jan 27 Jan 27 Fighting feelings Jo Journal As symptoms step-up, overcoming the intensity of emotions accompanying them is an ongoing battle.
Jan 11 Jan 11 Finding affection Jo Journal Thoughts on the importance of language in EUPD and how those with the condition yearn for contact.
Dec 29 Dec 29 2018 reflections Jo Journal Thoughts about the changes that have come about in the past year.
Dec 14 Dec 14 Knowing when to stop Jo Journal Keeping busy is good distraction but self-care has its place too.
Nov 30 Nov 30 Positives from negatives Jo Journal We never know what may come of an experience, whether it be good or bad.
Nov 8 Nov 8 Cruise control Jo Journal Learning to accept life’s anxieties whilst striving to move forward.
Oct 28 Oct 28 Positivity amidst chaos Jo Journal The road to recovery is not linear but there are good days as well as bad.
Oct 21 Oct 21 Petitions and patience Jo Journal Launching my petition for better PD services and the ongoing search for motivation.
Oct 11 Oct 11 Talking awareness Jo Journal Insights into a talk to Samaritans and thoughts on raising awareness.
Oct 5 Oct 5 Busy keeping busy Jo Journal Insights into recent activities related to mental health and why this time of year is important.
Sep 27 Sep 27 Sunshine Blogger Award Jo Awards, Journal This week I was honoured to be nominated for the Sunshine Blogger Award...
Sep 17 Sep 17 Care and compassion Jo Journal A focus on self-care and acceptance when thoughts and feelings become overwhelming.
Sep 11 Sep 11 PD presenting and suicide prevention Jo Journal Public speaking on Recovering from Trauma in Personality Disorder and thoughts on World Suicide Prevention Day.