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Dealing with sadness

February 8, 2021February 25, 2021 Amy Davies

After some recent news, I am struggling to deal with sadness. It feels different to what I have faced to far on my mental health journey. Just putting pen to paper and thinking out loud. Continue reading Dealing with sadness

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Mountains and Mental Health

January 21, 2021February 25, 2021 Amy Davies

A recorded video from my recent Instagram Live video with mountain leader Keith White. In this video we have a candid conversation about mountains and mental health, sharing our own experience of how mountains have helped us and what we are doing during lockdown to stay sane! Continue reading Mountains and Mental Health

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Has lockdown made me an introvert?

December 3, 2020February 25, 2021 Amy Davies

Before lockdown, I always avoided spending too much time in my own company. Too much time to think can sometimes get overwhelming. I consider myself an extrovert; however, the preconceived notion is that extroverts are quite loud and outgoing. That’s … Continue reading Has lockdown made me an introvert?

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Instagram – Full of inspiration or expectation?

November 2, 2020February 25, 2021 Amy Davies

Living in the digital age has its pros and cons. There have been links to social media and the rise of Mental Health problems in young adults. But social media can also have a positive influence on us, and help us meet likeminded people. So is it helpful or harmful? Continue reading Instagram – Full of inspiration or expectation?

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The social brain – why were not meant to be alone!

October 30, 2020February 25, 2021 Amy Davies

An evolutionary insight into why we are lonely during lockdown. Why we are naturally social beings and the science behind it. Continue reading The social brain – why were not meant to be alone!

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I’M A WEENER

September 8, 2020February 25, 2021 Amy Davies

An honest and candid look into why I decided to go on anti-anxiety medication and the effects coming off the medication can have on day to day life. Continue reading I’M A WEENER

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The Alcohol Complex

August 18, 2020February 25, 2021 Amy Davies

An inside look into how growing up around alcoholism can affect your choices in life – to drink or not to drink? Continue reading The Alcohol Complex

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In a world full of copies – be an original

July 9, 2020February 25, 2021 Amy Davies

It’s hard to find your identity when social conventions dictate otherwise. My story of staying true to who I am! A goth moonlighting as a girly hiker! Continue reading In a world full of copies – be an original

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Turning 30! What I’ve learnt about life!

June 24, 2020February 25, 2021 Amy Davies

As I turn 30, I have reflected on what I have learnt about life so far! Continue reading Turning 30! What I’ve learnt about life!

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The only door that stayed open…. led to the mountains

May 20, 2020February 25, 2021 Amy Davies

An insight into an anxious mind. The mountains being the only place I felt I was able to go free from anxiety – the only door open to me. Continue reading The only door that stayed open…. led to the mountains

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