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#225 Managing my own mental health/ self care

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 25/02/2022
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  • Video

Mental health is a massive pressure for everyone these days, never mind those of us who already had some challenges. Here’s how I’m dealing with it to keep myself on a level and take care […]

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POEM – PTSD: behind the smiles

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 30/01/202230/01/2022
  • Opinion

📖 Poem – PTSD: Behind the smiles

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It’s not like you think [poem]

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 11/11/2021
  • Opinion

It’s not all sweetness and light Living in a world of judgement Superficial opinions And barriers at every turn. It’s not all smiles and positivity In a world that hates ‘abnormal’ Ignorant hatred That hurts […]

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PTSD: the invisible ghost [Poem]

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 13/10/202113/10/2021
  • Opinion

It’s secretly there all the timeAnd quite often it can’t hide.Springing up when least expectedLeaving us feeling ‘infected’. The silent terror we can’t controlComes under mental illness.. (eyes roll)We aren’t refusing to let go,It’s the […]

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Stress & anxiety management: practical tips and resources

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 21/08/2021
  • Opinion
  • Video

Tough times, NZ and as life is going to be like this worldwide for a while now.. we might as well learn better ways of coping!!

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