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The Relapse of the Wibbly Wobbly Wonders - Conko

The Relapse of the Wibbly Wobbly Wonders - Conko
This about my history with my wibbly wobbly wonders. It’s written for, and aimed at a few of my mates who are beating themselves up for ‘relapsing’ back in to depression. There may be something in here for you, there may not; if you’re actually looking for a creamy-thing that’s quite icy with a pleasant amount of pineapple jelly decadently covered in chocolate, there’s a little man in van driving around estates selling screwballs and 8 balls, so maybe ask him.

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Let's Talk about Grief - A Discussion by Madeleine Grant

Let's Talk about Grief - A Discussion by Madeleine Grant
Grief has been looking over my shoulder for a long time now. At age 19 I suffered the loss of two people whom I loved dearly within seven months of each other. Lines from a diary I kept at the time describe how ‘I am full of emotions that I do not understand’; ‘my moods are very variable, one worse than the next’; ‘I sometimes wish I could die’; ‘I feel so lonely’; ‘I seem to be able to handle things for a while but after a certain amount of time I feel like exploding’. I felt as though I was being selfish having these strong emotions months after the bereavements. Writing gave me an outlet to express myself (as in the poem above) without having to burden others. I did not know it then but all those feelings were normal. Grief is a very individual experience and does not travel on any one particular course. There is no right or wrong way to grieve.

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When the Fog Shifts - Lisa Walsh

When the Fog Shifts - Lisa Walsh
The reason I have decided to write this now and not last year or next year, is because I feel strong emotionally and mentally now – and I credit this to being sober. // Post natal depression followed along with trying 4 to 5 different types of antidepressants to see which “worked” best, I decided in the fog of being a new-antidepressant-taking-mom with racing hormones, that it might be an even better idea if I drink alcohol to self-medicate.

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The Elephant in the Room & the Old Hag in the Closet - Keith Raythorn

The Elephant in the Room & the Old Hag in the Closet - Keith Raythorn
We're very proud and delighted to share with you some fantastic drawings from a friend and an absolute legend, Keith Raythorn. Keith digged our message at BPB, not only in the sense of creating mental health awareness but also in promoting creativity as a coping mechanism or medium of communication for mental illness and decided to get in touch about some sick drawings he had used as therapy and actualising emotions when he himself was going through some nasty head wobbles. We've turned some...

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The Curse of Creativity - Conko

The Curse of Creativity - Conko
If you’re an open-minded creative that thrives on ideas with a lust for things of beauty but have an insatiable thirst for perfection and innovation, but your mental state flutters and wobbles like a plastic bag caught in a tree, then there might be a hint of useful here for you.

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HOW TO APPROACH THE HOLIDAYS IF YOU'RE FEELING MENTALLY A BIT UNWELL - The School of Life

HOW TO APPROACH THE HOLIDAYS IF YOU'RE FEELING MENTALLY A BIT UNWELL - The School of Life
HOW TO APPROACH THE HOLIDAYS IF YOU'RE FEELING MENTALLY A BIT UNWELL This quick little blog is bitten off The School of Life's youtube channel. I wish I wrote it. I didn't but it's very much most definitely worth sharing ~ ~ Christmas is a great time, full of crisps, borderline diabetes and of course, the celebration of the birth of the baby Shane McGowan. It's also a time of remembering and suffering, so while your shoes may be comfortable right now, maybe it's important to remember some other people's shoes may not be so comfortable. If your brain is...

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Don't Judge an Instagram by Its Owner - Conko

Don't Judge an Instagram by Its Owner - Conko
Did you know people suffering from a mental illness are more likely to post on social media? According to a US Study that The Guardian shared, posting large numbers of pictures on social media could be a sign of depression. The study also finds these posts are more likely to contain the users face and contain the colour blue. This isn't a blog slating amigos with egos that are fishing for likes on social media. This is a blog to make some people aware that the rose-tinted filters they apply to other peoples...

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The Story of the First Man in Space - Conko

The Story of the First Man in Space - Conko
This is a story about the first man in space. Inspired by the intro to Odesza’s album ‘A Moment Apart’ which they super smoothly swiped some dialogue from the movie ‘Another Earth’. This lully little story is quite open to interpretation and I wouldn’t like to impose my own ideologies onto anybody but at the very least I hope you enjoy the story/unbelievable kick the absolute codswallop out of a bag of chips remix 2006 music.

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World Mental Health Day X The Passion of a Youth Worker - Jimmy Myler

World Mental Health Day X The Passion of a Youth Worker - Jimmy Myler

The Passion of a Youth Worker   Jimmy is a local legend and a personal inspiration. His outlook and extensive knowledge on the mysterious thing we call 'life' and his wisdom of all the odd little things lifecontains needs to be shared. I was chatting to him recently about some of the struggles of some of the young soldiers he works with and inspires, and he duly obliged to write us a blog. Thanks Jimmy, keep changing lives man, you're a hero and saviour to a lot of people. Conso Why a Youth Worker? After 19 years working in a...

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You Mans of the Sesh - Guidelines & Recovery - Conko

You Mans of the Sesh - Guidelines & Recovery - Conko

You Mans of The Sesh - A Guideline & Recovery  This is not a guideline on how to session. These are recommendations on who should and shouldn't session. If you've found yourself to be one of the people that shouldn't session and have actually obliterated a months worth of serotonin in one night, there's a few recovery tips at the end.   "Conso, how can you go around blogging and promoting mental health and go on sessions?" Fucking excellently that's how. It's been on the horizon a while and I knew the question was going to arise but I didn't now...

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