Category Archives: Mental Health

I’m still here. Still. – A personal journey in the Irish mental health services

Posted on 20/01/2017 by rebelcityblog

So I’ve just informed my psychiatrist that over the Christmas period I was getting suicidal thoughts. She doesn’t even acknowledge it, just keeps writing on her chart as if I told her I was having pains in my arm or … Continue reading →

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Living with Depression – a personal account on living with the “common cold” of mental illnesses

Posted on 04/03/2016 by rebelcityblog

The first thing I’ll say is Yes, this is looking for attention. Get over it. Depression is considered to be the “common cold” of mental illness in terms of how common it is. Yet, because of the huge stigma around … Continue reading →

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…I am happy

Posted on 26/02/2016 by rebelcityblog

  The following was submitted to us by a reader of our blog, and a first time writer. Though it is somewhat different to the usual Rebel City posts it is nonetheless a relevant and poignant piece addressing a widespread … Continue reading →

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