Posts tagged Self-Reflection
Managing OCD and Health Anxiety During the Holiday Season
Managing OCD and Health Anxiety During the Holiday Season

Christmas is a challenging period for many individuals, especially those with mental health conditions. In this personal account, a member of our #Me community shares their experiences of living with OCD and health anxiety during the holiday season. They express the challenge of getting family to understand their struggles, dealing with such feelings alongside university stress, and explore methods of coping they learnt through the Hashtag Me course. Read on to understand more about the individual experiences of those living with OCD and health anxiety, and how best to provide support for either yourself or a loved one.

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Article, University, Anxiety, BlogsMegan GambleMental Health, Self-Reflection, Health Anxiety, OCD, Christmas, Overcoming, Emetophobia
Dyspraxia Awareness Week
Dyspraxia Awareness Week

Dyspraxia Awareness Week (October 7th-13th) highlights the importance of understanding and supporting those living with this common, yet often misunderstood, condition. In this personal account, a member of our #Me community shares their journey of being diagnosed with dyspraxia as an adult. From the struggles of growing up undiagnosed to navigating university life, they reflect on the challenges—and the strengths—that come with dyspraxia. Read on to discover how greater awareness can help create a more inclusive, supportive environment for those affected.

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Article, UniversityMegan GambleMental Health, Dyspraxia, Awareness of labels, Self-Reflection
Being diagnosed with ADHD whilst at university
Being diagnosed with ADHD whilst at university

Hello, I’m Phoebe and I’ve always been super organised, had good grades in school and positive feedback from teachers. So to be recently diagnosed with ADHD whilst being at university is not what I (or others around me) would have expected based on the stereotypical characteristics that we often hear about ADHD.

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Article, Blogs, Perspective, UniversityGuest UserMental Health, ADHD, Univeristy, Self-Reflection, living with ADHD, late diagnosis, effect of ADHD on university
Labels are everywhere: How can we use them to our advantage?
Labels are everywhere: How can we use them to our advantage?

Labels…we use them everyday whether we are aware of it or not. Whether that’s labelling people, things, or situations, labels are how we convey information about something to others. They can be either beneficial or detrimental, so here are 5 ways that we can use labels to our advantage.

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Article, Practical AdviceMegan GambleLabels, Self-Reflection, Self-Awareness, Labelling, Positive labelling, negative labelling, Awareness of labels