MISH ZINE ONE:
The Self Care Issue
Mental Illness; awareness & ending the stigma Bullet journals, coffee shops and anxiety-beating life hacks Anxiety, depression and navigating life in 2017
Contents
About Mish I decided to create Mish Zine as a helping hand to those with anxiety and/or depression. Living with anxiety and bouts of depression myself for all of my life, I know how it feels and I also know how isolating it can be, when in reality a lot of people out there are feeling just the same. I’ve learned that anyone from any walk of life can be affected, whether introvert or extrovert, confident or shy, anxiety and depression are totally seperate from who you are as a person. I’m Laura, a 27-year-old female living in the North East of England. I love fashion, photography, animals and music among other things, yet my depression has taken away my passions and my will to enjoy life more than once. My anxiety makes me spend days and sometimes weeks indoors, leave jobs because my attendance is so bad, take no interest in choosing outfits or bother getting out of my pyjamas at all. It takes away my creativity, my reasons to smile, my wanderlust, my ambition. Sometimes it can feel as though my whole personality has disappeared altogether! Yet I’m still here, and having an illness is NOT failing, or giving up. No-one chooses to have anxiety or depression, we need to end the stigma and I hope this zine raises awareness and really helps at least one person. You are not alone in this! I really do hope you enjoy what I have to say -Laura
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Mental Health Facts In the UK, mental health problems are responsible for the largest burden of disease. Mental health research receives only 5.5% (ÂŁ115 million) of total UK health research spending.
One in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem in any given year.
Depression is a mental illness which affects as many as 1 in 6 people at any time in their life.
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. Whilst anxiety in itself is not a mental illness, it often commonly occurs alongside a mental illness.
Symptoms of anxiety may include: Fear, irritability, heightened alertness, tearful, pessimism, nausea, feeling faint, headaches, aches and pains, butterflies, not being able to concentrate, unable to relax, sweating, pounding heart, seeking In approval, feelings of dread, 2013 there fatigue, insomnia, jumpy, were 6,233 frequent urination, suicides recorded pins and needles. in the UK for people aged 15 and older. Of these, 78% were male and 22% were female. Symptoms of depression can include: Low mood, sadness, guilt, no motivation, no hope anxiety, feeling helpless, loss of interest in things you usually enjoy, change in appetite (over eating or no interest in food), no energy, change in sleeping habits (over sleeping or not getting any sleep), irritability, low self-esteem, low tolerance, crying for no apparent reason, indecisive, avoiding contact with friends and family, lack of interest in sex, finding difficulties at work suicidal thoughts thoughts of harming yourself Credit to mentalhealth.org.uk / blurtitout.org
Self Care Tips If your anxiety is anything like mine, you might relate to some of these feelings: - Constantly feeling like you’re running a never-ending race while everyone else is ahead of you - Being plagued with guilt over being ‘lazy’ and being unhappy despite having a good quality of life in the scheme of things - Always worrying about your future and what’s going to happen to you - Feeling like you’ll never be ‘normal’ and capable of functioning like other people your age - Being misunderstood by everyone you come into contact with - Feeling useless and that you don’t bring anything good to the world - Unable to form close, healthy relationships with other people due to trust or abandonment issues, or feeling like no-one understands you None of these feelings are nice at all. You might be living with negative thoughts going around in your head every day for a long time. Eventually you will start to believe these negative thoughts towards yourself are facts, but I promise you, they really, really aren’t. Thinking like this is exhausting, you might lay in bed all day and still feel so tired. And simple tasks take a lot of energy out of you. That’s because your mind is overwhelmed and overworked with thoughts. Different people can tolerate different levels of mental stimulation, too, and overstimulation from social interaction or a particularly stressful day can really knock the wind from your sails. Be easier on yourself!
Self-care is all about taking the time in your life to be kind to yourself. Silence the awful thoughts in your mind, stop beating yourself up and treat yourself as lovely as you’d treat your best friend. After all, you are you for all of your life, and you deserve to enjoy it. Our lives can get so stressful and fast-paced and completely overwhelming at times, and all of the pressure can get too much when you don’t treat yourself as well as you deserve. Looking after our mental wellbeing should be a number one priority, in order to be living a happier life! Here are some tips that everyone should try. Even though some of these may be completely obvious, you may find you haven’t made the time for them lately, so now is the time.
One Get outside every day. When I’m feeling awful, I want to spend the entire day indoors, hiding away. If I let myself do that though, there’s the risk of staying there for two days, then three days, and before I know it it’s impossible to get back out into the world. To stop that from happening I make sure I get out of the house every single day. Even if it’s just for a little walk, or a drive to somewhere peaceful to sit in the car if you drive. Even just sitting in the garden breathing in the fresh air can make you feel so much calmer. This tip I feel is hugely important, even more so on the days you feel rubbish, to stop those feelings of fear from snowballing and making leaving the house even harder.
Two Drink lots of water. Something that everyone knows they should be doing, but something I never did, at all, until maybe a couple of years ago. Getting into the habit of drinking icecold, refreshing water every day means I can’t go a day without it now, and it’s so good for you. Drinking water relieves fatigue, improves your mood, treats headaches and migraines, helps digestion, flushes out toxins, regulates your body temperature and promotes healthy skin!
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Exercise regularly. So, exercising really doesn’t need to be this really scary, intimidating thing to avoid at all costs. I would recommend finding a gym that doesn’t hold you into a contract so that you don’t feel pressured, and one that includes classes in the membership. Go along with a friend and try out some pilates or yoga, and ease yourself into the environment. Higher energy classes can also be a lot of fun too, like clubbercise or zumba. One last thing, everyone is busy concentrating on themselves and not looking at you, I promise! Enjoy yourself!
Four Have a digital detox. If you go online and see things that don’t make you smile / learn things / feel good, get rid of them. Use the unfollow functions to remove anything or anyone you’re following that doesn’t impact you in a positive way. The same goes for newsletters and subscriptions that pop up in your email inbox. It really makes a difference to check facebook / instagram / twitter and see positive, lovely words and imagery instead of things that might bring you down. Be ruthless!
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Get creative! Even if you think you’re not a ‘creative person’, there are so many ways to express creativity. Take some time to write, draw, do some knitting, sewing or crochet, look up a tasty meal and cook it, try out a new makeup look, change the way things are arranged in your bedroom. There are so many ways to engage your mind creatively. You could even make your own blog on the internet and share your creative achievements with others. Or make a scrap book of pictures, cut-outs of images you like and write notes about memories of times you’ve enjoyed.
Six Take in your surroundings. A symptom of mental illness can be feeling like you’re not really in the moment, as though you’re watching yourself do things from outside of your body. Particularly when you’re feeling really anxious and in a stressful situation. Try to take in more of what you’re seeing, and really see it. Notice details in things around you and observe your reality rather than how you’ve been thinking things are. This can be really difficult, but if you try to do this generally in your life when you are calmer then it can help in more anxious times.
Seven Get out of your bubble. ‘Travelling is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.’ I would definitely agree with that. It’s amazing to get away from what you know, maybe somewhere in nature, to appreciate how beautiful the world is and just how much is out there. Travelling can change your mindset and your outlook on life completely, once you experience a place so different from the environment you’re used to. If you can, research online and get booked up to go somewhere you’ve always dreamed of and make it a reality. If you can’t do that right now, use it as an incentive and something to look forward to!
Eight Be kind to yourself! If you’re in the habit of always thinking so badly of yourself, this can be really hard to change, but once you start to be kind to yourself it really does feel freeing. Stop saying sorry unnecessarily and overthinking everything you’ve ever done. You are human, not perfect and neither is anyone else. Accepting yourself from your personality to opinions and values is so vital, you should be proud of who you are. Congratulate yourself on what you’ve overcome already in your life. Life is so hard and throws challenges at us constantly, but here you are having gotten through it all. Having patience with yourself in this fast-paced world is vital, as the lifestyles we now lead aren’t natural for our minds and bodies to deal with. Listen to what your body is trying to tell you, and make that time to look after what’s inside. Slow down, breathe and recharge. Self-care is so important for our health and our hearts, it reminds us we are worthy and it empowers us. The smallest of acts makes a difference and you can start now.
Bullet Journalling I first heard about bullet journalling a few months ago, and I was immediately intrigued. After some quick research online, I bought my own journal and never looked back.
So, what is a bullet journal? Put simply, it can be any note book of your choice, that you have complete freedom over, to organise however you wish. You create your own journal spreads to keep organised, jot down thoughts and feelings, keep note of inspiration, practise mindfulness, whatever you like! The ‘official’ guidelines can be found online at www. bulletjournal.com, and spread ideas can be found through a quick Pinterest.com search. The basic system works around the concept of ‘rapid logging’, making bullet points of tasks, events and notes. You can create a monthly log, and weekly logs, as well as adding in anything you will benefit from in your own life. For example, I keep a ‘habit tracker’ each month, with habits down one side of the page, the date
down the other side, and I colour in the blocks on the days I did certain things. I like this because I keep track of when I’m drinking water, seeing friends, even just leaving the house. These techniques can be invaluable for those with anxiety and depression as our memories can be so fuzzy and the most simple of tasks can be neglected. At the same time, there is no pressure in bullet journalling, I pick up my journal when I feel like it, and I don’t always feel like being creative either, so some pages look very plain, and others can be a lot more decorative. That is the beauty of the freedom of bullet journalling.
Some other page or spread ideas could be: to improve your time management, keep track of a healthier diet, focus on taking over 10,000 steps each day, inspirational quotes, doodling pages, a ‘rant’ page to unload thoughts, keeping notes of nice memories, books to read, a monthly recap to reflect on achievements, and so on. The possibilities are endless! It’s important to know that bullet journalling is for anyone and everyone. You don’t need to be creative, or a perfect speller, it’s simply something that may help to provide an outlet for all those thoughts spinning in your mind. I find it theraputic to spend time colouring or jotting random thoughts down, and it really helps me to be calm and regroup.
If you decide to go ahead and create a bullet journal, all you’ll need to start with is a notebook, a pencil/pen, a ruler and your thoughts! Coloured pencils and other bits and bobs like stickers really bring the pages to life too. Let me know how you get on and send me pictures! To @ lauraoliviawilson on Instagram
For in-depth information and loads of inspo visit www.bohoberry.com, ran by Kara, it’s an amazing resource full of everything you could ever want to know about bullet journalling.
Nothing in nature blooms all year Be patient with yourself
Wildflower Cafe and Creative Space opened 15th November 2016 at 283a Westgate Road, Newcastle. It’s co-owned and run by friends Jess Salmon and Asher Turnbull. I wanted to find out more about their unique new venture and so I spoke to Jess all about the business. What is Wildflower? Wildflower is a vegan art café, opened up on Westgate Road. We make fabulous food, and have events and work-shops to help people be more creative. How did Wildflower become a reality? Was it a difficult process? We were thinking about it for a while, and it just sort of came about! I had been dreaming
about opening an art café for years, and Asher already had the restaurant business background. The whole process so far, from setting up to opening has been very stressful, but very rewarding and exciting. We started out with very little money, and got most things for free from either friends or freecycle.org. I am so lucky to know so many kind and lovely people who came and helped us decorate. The real wealth is with friendship! What makes Wildflower different? A few things I suppose! We have a 100% vegan menu, which can’t be said for many places. We do themed dinner parties, art markets, sell artists work on the walls, and we sell cake
and cheese online (all vegan). I have many plans for the future such as making a cook book, a recipe Youtube channel, art and craft workshops, vintage tea parties, the list goes on and on! How do you stay motivated creatively? Possibly something to do with wine? Or my short attention span? We try not to do the same thing every day, as that would be boring. And as creative people we naturally just want to create. It all works out for the best, the more we create, the more photos we take, the more recipes people get to try, the more the word is spread. It also allows us to determine what everyone’s favourite dish is, for example the Biscoff donut freak shake has been requested a number of times. You have to be quite inventive in this business.
What would be your top selfcare tip? Make some time for yourself, allow yourself some rest time, or things can get very stressful. Allow your friends to help you out if you need it, and remind yourself that you are only human and its ok that you can’t do absolutely everything. To keep up to date with events at Wildflower, visit their Facebook page here:
www.facebook.com/wildflowernewc/
and take a look at the official website here: http://wildflowernewcastle.wixsite. com/wildflower/
Local Cosy Corners In the North East of England we are lucky enough to have some lovely hidden gems of coffee shops and cosy places to take shelter and re-charge ourselves. I’ve selected some of my favourites, most of which are independent business who really deserve the custom. There really is nothing better than a change of scenery with some yummy food and a hot drink to help you relax, in a warm and welcoming environment.
Olive & Bean Newcastle Tea Sutra, Newcastle
Funky Beach Cafe, Seaburn
Zapatista, Newcastle
The Lamp Room, Seaham
Love Deli, Sunderland
Settle Down Cafe, Newcastle
The View, Tynemouth
Jemma Wade & Laew Moons
Laewmoons, and how did it begin?
What is Laewmoons? How would you describe your work? Laewmoons is an online shop inspired by taxidermy and all things weird. I wanted to create a name that meant something to me and was a little different, the word ‘laew’ meant ‘many’ in Elvish, and as i’m a MASSIVE Tolkien fan i thought this fit perfectly! My work was mostly dot work illustrations to begin with and then I put my designs on to t-shirts and other merchandise! How long have you been running
I first got the idea back at the end of 2012, i was really struggling with anxiety and dropped out of college where i was studying Art and Design. I was looking for a job to get me by and i started researching into opening my own little shop. My family helped me out a lot to get my first few sales going, of course the first year or so it was just dips and dabs of orders so it’s nice to look back now and see how much i’ve achieved with it! Your work has blown up online in quite a short space of time! How have you found this? I’ve found it really overwhelming! I feel as though it’s happened so quickly and its actually a little terrifying (in a good way). I think I was eased into it so I got the swing of things pretty quickly, but every now and again I’ll get a tonne of orders and get a little freaked at it all. One negative for me was definitely dealing with awful customers, you can’t just shy away from it and pretend they’re not there as they’re
YOUR customers, however this is totally a positive thing too as i feel it’s helped me come out of my shell and help me actually manage things independently. What opportunities have come about with the success of Laewmoons? I feel really grateful for some of the opportunities i’ve had the past few years, I’ve been able to travel to different cities for photography days shooting my clothes with some wonderful people. That has probably been the best part! In regards to your mental health and wellbeing, how do you deal with pressure of a demand on your creativity? How do you stay motivated to create? I usually take days where I will tell myself to chill and have time away
from the computer and social media. I’ts so important not to get wound up in it all. For the creative aspect I will normally just wait for myself to come up with ideas, I don’t put any pressure on myself to make new things as I don’t feel as if it’s coming from the right place if it’s forced. If I think of an idea I’ll usually note it down and sort it when i’m next working! What would be your top selfcare tip? I think something that’s super important is not to over-work yourself. If you over-work yourself you’ll end up not enjoying it as much and that’s the most upsetting thing ever. Make sure to take care of yourself and keep appreciating all the hard work you’ve put in already!
Find Jemma and her brand on Instagram: @_jemmawade @laewmoons Or Facebook: @laewmoons Or check out her blog! www.jemmawade.com
Things to do in The North East
In the North East we have such a variety of landscapes, from urban to rural with different cultures and influences all intertwined. Hopefully by sharing my favourite places to go and things to see, you might discover something new. Newcastle This city has so much to offer on a day out. A walk along the quayside is essential, where five bridges can be seen crossing the Tyne, as well as the Sage and the Baltic. There are a lot of beautiful old stone buildings all over the city but Grey’s Monument is probably the most well known historic structure, besides Newcastle castle. If you’re looking for somewhere nice to eat, I’d recommend Zapatista, Pink Lane Coffee, or the Tyneside Cinema Cafe. There are however countless fantastic restaurants to choose from. For evening entertainment head to the Stand comedy club, Tyneside Cinema, or Head of Steam for some live music!
Get out with a camera There are many beautiful and interesting places to photograph in the North East, and I’d recommend you take a camera with you everywhere you go! Use the camera on your phone, a little point and shoot, a disposable, or a digital SLR. Just get out there, enjoy it and be in the moment. Around Newcastle There are some great places to go just out of the city centre. The Tyne Bar in Ouseburn is perfect for outdoor drinks in the summer time, or for seeing live bands. As is the Cluny which is nearby. Jesmond Dene is a park full of little footpaths through the greenery. Visit the waterfall and animal corner. Heaton has nice independent places for a bite to eat like Heaton Perk, Butterfly Cabinet or The Good Apple Cafe. Chillingham Road is also worth a visit for The Naked Deli, and the ice cream parlour Gelatorious.
The Coastline One of the best things about the North East is the coastline. The image above was taken at Roker Beach on a beautiful day in December. A friend and I had a day out with our cameras where we walked along the beach, grabbed some proper chips and mushy peas for dinner, then walked around the Marina and Roker Park. From Tynemouth, to Whitburn, Seaburn, Roker and down to Seaham there is something about visiting the seaside that feels like a privilege. Although depending on the weather you may find it more of a ‘refreshing’ experience.
The Outdoors There are loads of places to visit and take in your surroundings. Penshaw Monument - although quite a climb to the top - is perfect at sunset where you can see all around for miles. Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve is made up of wetlands with lots of wildlife to spot. If you can get out further into the countryside Ponteland and Corbridge are well worth visiting for cute streets of stone buildings, cosy cafes, independent shops and of course embracing the great outdoors.
Durham One of the most beautiful places in the North East is the city of Durham. I love to visit on a sunny day when the reflection of the Cathedral and Castle can be seen in the water. Durham has a calming feel to it and you can always hear buskers singing and playing instruments as you walk along the old cobbled pavements. Definitely a place for a day out to take in the sights and sounds.
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Useful Resources
There are some amazing resources out there when you know where to look. Here are some of the best ones I’ve come across in the hopes that others can find them helpful too.
Websites The internet can be a fantastic resource when you need some mental health support. My favourite website is The Blurt Foundation, which can be found at www.blurtitout. org. Not only is there tonnes of information on there but they really ramp up the importance of self-care. I’d recommend signing up to their emails to get encouraging, personalised messages sent to your inbox, as believe it or not, receiving a friendly reminder to look after yourself and take a minute really makes a difference. Especially if your inbox is usually full of stressful crap like mine is! They also do a buddy box service which you can subscribe to, to receive a lovely box of goodies in the post. Each box is carefully put together with self-care in mind and the surprise element makes it extra fun. You can also access their free self-care starter kit which is easy to download and print. I often go back to mine to refresh it in my mind. Another good site is www.mentalhealth.org. uk, which is the mental health foundation. Similarly to the Blurt Foundation, the Mental Health Foundation provides information for anyone and everyone. Advice, information such as research, challenging mental health inequalities, prevention resources and tools, to name a few.
Books Reading in a quiet room in the evening with a candle lit and a cup of tea is the most calming thing ever to me. These are a couple of books I’d recommend for those peaceful, time-out moments. Bloom: Navigating life and style, by Estee Lalonde In Bloom, EstÊe shares the moments, people, things and life lessons that have made her who she is today and offers her tips for surviving life. Topics include life, people, work, fashion and beauty, home, travel and food. A general all-round easy read with some handy tips, designed and photographed beautifully. The Little Book of Hygge - Meik Wiking Meik Wiking is the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen. He is committed to finding out what makes people happy and has concluded that hygge is the magic ingredient that makes Danes the happiest nation in the world. You know hygge when you feel it. It is when you are cuddled up on a sofa with a loved one, or sharing comfort food with your closest friends. It is those crisp blue mornings when the light through your window is just right.
Youtube Channels
There are so many great YouTube channels out there covering all kinds of topics and they can be so helpful, informative, inspiring and interesting. Here are some I’d recommend.
Sarah Hawkinson
On Sarah’s channel she does ‘no make-up mondays’ where she will usually discuss a serious subject such as the stigma around mental illness, racism, sexism, feminism, navigating adulthood, veganism, among many other interesting and controversial topics.
Depression to Expression
Scott creates videos from his own experience with depression, in order to help others. His aim is not to advise but to share opinions and ideas. He has videos on his own journey of living with a mental illness, covering antidepressants, mental illness stigma and how he feels.
TEDtalks
TEDTalks shares the best ideas from the TED Conference with the world. Trusted voices and convention-breaking mavericks, icons and geniuses, all giving the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. They post a fresh TEDTalk every weekday. Super interesting and thought provoking.
Buzzfeed Yellow
Fun, inspiring and interesting content from the Buzzfeed crew. They upload daily and tackle both silly and serious topics. The ’ladylike’ videos are particularly entertaining to see women tackling weekly challenges such as wearing instagram make-up or facing their fashion fears.
Estee Lalonde
The creator behind Bloom which I shared on the previous page, Estee has a beauty and lifestyle channel on YouTube where she will discuss anything in her life from her daily skincare routine to health and fitness, books she loves, body confidence and so much more.
A Documentary The Minimalists is currently on Netflix and features Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus, who decided to let go of most of the ‘things’ that they owned, in search of a happier way of living. In a time when the world is so obsessed with consuming more and more, this way of thinking is certainly a refreshing eye-opener. They have also given talks on the TEDx YouTube channel titled ‘A rich life with less stuff’ and ‘The art of letting go’, which are definitely worth a watch.
Getting Help If you are in distress and need help, here are some contact details for people to talk to or places to go with regard to your mental health. The Samaritans offer support 24 hours a day, their phone number is 116 123 and they are free to call. Or you can email jo@samaritans.org.uk. Rethink Mental Illness have an advice and information line at 0300 5000 927 (charges apply). You can call them about therapy, medication, money worries, your rights under the mental health act, among other things. Mind can be contacted on 0300 123 3393 (charges apply). They can give you advice on types of mental health problems and where to get help. If you find making phone calls difficult, all of these have websites containing lots of information for you to access, as well as email addresses, so you can still contact someone without making a call. You could also visit your GP and speak to them about your problems, and they can refer you to the right place. It is also really important to talk to someone you know and trust about how you’re feeling. You are not alone in this and you can be helped, you are not hopeless.
How and when did Black Lines form as a band? How did you know one another? Black lines formed in November 2015, myself (guitar), Mike (bass) and Rich (singer and pianist) used to be in a band together which had split up, we wanted to keep writing and gigging so we looked for a drummer and found Aaron who I had seen play and knew through friends. Originally me and Mike had been in a band together 10 years ago so we’ve always had a natural connection musically. How would you describe Black Lines music style? What kind of things are your songs about? I would describe our style of music as a mix of indie and pop with some atmospheric and ambient undertones. We all have quite different influences from jazz to 80s electro to pop punk. We try to keep our music relatable and upbeat
when we perform, I find playing songs I’ve written to audiences very fulfilling, there’s no better feeling than seeing people enjoy something you’ve created. With regards to your mental health and wellbeing, how have you found performing in front of crowds of people? It can be quite nervy and I always get pre-gig jitters but once the music starts everything seems to go away, it’s like a release and is strangely calming. We all appreciate being able to get up infront of people and playing music that means alot to us, we have songs that are about very personal things like depression and anxiety, I find it helps me alot to be able to take all the dark things in my mind, and channel them into something creative and enjoyable for me to do and for others to watch, it’s a strangely satisfying feeling seeing
people dance to a song that could be about one of the darkest moments in your life. What would you say has been the best opportunity to come out of being in the band? Being in a band opens doors to things you wouldn’t normally get the chance to do, for example we have played the SAFC Fan Zone, which consists of playing to 1000+ people at the Stadium of Light. We also met players that were childhood heroes of ours, it felt amazing to meet them and even more so to be congratulated on our performance on stage. What would be your top selfcare tip? If I were to give anyone a selfcare tip it would be to accept that sometimes things might be hard but it won’t always be like that, accepting yourself and being true
Black Lines band members Mike, Rich and Charlie
Photo credit: Jenna Ratcliff
to yourself makes things a lot better, knowing you aren’t hiding behind whatever problems you might have. Also if you have any way of channeling your energy in a creative sense... do it! It’s massively rewarding and you’ll find that you’re definitely not alone with how you feel, there’s always someone to relate to that can help you get through the bad times. Follow what Black Lines are up to via their facebook, twitter or instagram pages, under the same handle @Blacklinesmusic
Music can be such a mood-changer and although a completely personal thing, here I’ve compiled a list songs to listen to when you’re not feeling too great. I asked friends online for suggestions, as well as selecting some of my own favourites and this is the end result! Frank Turner - Losing Days James Bay - Best Fake Smile Tame Impala - The Less I Know the Better Joni Mitchell - Both Sides Now London Grammar - Strong Tori Amos - Amber Waves Ray Lamontagne - Forever My Friend Kings of Leon - Waste a Moment Damien Rice - Older Chests Laura Marling - Ghosts Lisa Hannigan - Fall Spotify is in my opinion one of the best things ever for my anxiety, because of the freedom to make my own playlists for my moods. I love to browse the existing playlists by mood too and I always discover new sounds that way. Also, a little tip for students, you can subscribe to Spotify premium for half the usual price with a student ID!
Why not get on Twitter and take part in #365DaysOfSelfCare? Post your self-care every day and receive encouragement from others as well as inspiration. Motivating each other really works!
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Thanks! Thanks to everyone who helped me make mish zine a reality! My friends Amy Bailey, Lauren Fenwick, Jess Salmon, Jemma Wade, Charlie Muller. My tutors at Newcastle College over the last few years Libby Lagun, Sarah Walton and Holly Brindley. Those who have inspired me and helped me over the years with my own anxiety and depression.
LauraOliviaWilson, Jan 2017