‘Everyone’s always saying seize the moment. I don’t know, I’m kind of thinking, you know, like the moment seizes us’ As an American coming-of-age drama written… Read more “Boyhood (2014) : An instrumental lesson on the fleeting nature of existence as we know it”
Author: depressionistheenemy
Hi there! Firstly I would like to thank you for taking the time out to read my small, though hopefully meaningful contribution to the world of blogging. As an English Literature graduate looking to hone my writing skills whilst writing about something that is of utmost importance to me, I believe that there is no better subject to tackle than depression. While it has a devastating impact on anyone who suffers with it, it also bestows on them a unique experience of how they perceive the world. With this blog, I hope to be able to record my own experience with mental illness, in the hope that it will be of some beneficial value both as a method of healing and acceptance for myself and if possible, for anyone who is open minded enough to take a glance over my work. As of now I am a still a newcomer to all of this, but with time and effort, I aspire to build up a portfolio that is worth reading. Thanks again for your time!
New Years resolutions – making and sticking to them!
I am not one to usually make New Years Resolutions. Or at least, I never used to be. Until Now… It is estimated that about 41… Read more “New Years resolutions – making and sticking to them!”
The End of the F***ing World: What happens when society neglects the mental welfare of the individual
*SPOILERS AHEAD* The End of the F***ing World is an eight part comedy drama which is as compelling and unsettling as its title suggests. Its exploration of the lives of two 17-year-old… Read more “The End of the F***ing World: What happens when society neglects the mental welfare of the individual”
Why loneliness is the leading cause of death in the elderly
The archetypal image of the young and old alike, sat around the table to eat together is one that not only endures in my own mind… Read more “Why loneliness is the leading cause of death in the elderly”
13 Reasons Why: a lesson on the impact of suicide on the individual and those they leave behind
*SPOILERS AHEAD* When people think of the melodrama that goes on in a high school, they most likely believe that it doesn’t go beyond petty disputes,idle gossip… Read more “13 Reasons Why: a lesson on the impact of suicide on the individual and those they leave behind”
Is there a crisis in child mental health?
‘A washing machine tummy’ ‘A volcano inside of me’ Even if you’ve never set foot in a playground , you’ll know that it is a place… Read more “Is there a crisis in child mental health?”
Preparing for university life when you have a mental illness
‘At 18 the law might say you are an adult from day one but it doesn’t happen like that – there’s a transition‘ Zoe, A mother… Read more “Preparing for university life when you have a mental illness”
A hiatus
As many of you may have noticed, my activity on this blog has been limited the last few months. The reason for this is due to a… Read more “A hiatus”
Adult colouring books – are they a form of meditative practise or just the go-to trend for the more artistic among us?
For a long time colouring books have been associated with something that we do and grow out of some time during infancy. It has even been suggested… Read more “Adult colouring books – are they a form of meditative practise or just the go-to trend for the more artistic among us?”
Is there a difference between being clinically depressed and being suicidal?
I think there comes a point in all of our lives where we find ourselves in uncharted territory . By this I mean a complete dissolution of… Read more “Is there a difference between being clinically depressed and being suicidal?”
