Flash Says…

Posts Tagged ‘depression

Two versions of me

Posted by: flashsays on: 2011-11-26

There are two versions of me at the moment. When I get a chance, there is normal, competent, capable me. I am enthusiastic, working my way through lots of volunteering work at an art gallery, as chair of a residents’ association and of a disabled people’s mobility forum, and other things besides. I sit at [...]

Understanding self harm

Posted by: flashsays on: 2010-07-25

This week, an article in the Lancet was aimed at understanding why people hurt themselves, but stated “why people self-harm is poorly understood”. I disagree with this – I think the reasons can be quite straightforward. My comments are based on my own experience of self-harm but also from supporting friends and understanding where they are coming [...]


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