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CRY Magazine

I Can’t Take Tomorrow For Granted; I Must Write Today

I write every day to stay alive. Each word I write is the next step I take on my journey of a thousand miles. Who knows where that journey…

Dec 9, 2019

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Dec 9, 2019

Shirley Stoddart
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Mind Cafe

8 Ways to Conquer Illness-Related Fatigue

Fatigue is one of the worst parts of any mental or chronic illness.

Dec 9, 2019

8 Ways to Conquer Illness-Related Fatigue

Dec 9, 2019

Shirley Stoddart
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Anatomy of Sleep

Are You Dying to Sleep, Or Sleeping to Die?

The most important thing we can ever do for our physical and mental wellbeing is — get adequate sleep! What is preventing your sleep?

Dec 8, 2019

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Dec 8, 2019

Shirley Stoddart
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Anatomy of Mental Health

The Horror of Medication Withdrawal

When coming off antidepressant medication, it can cause Discontinuation Syndrome.’ It’s the most excruciating experience I have ever had.

Dec 8, 2019

The Horror of Medication Withdrawal

Dec 8, 2019

Shirley Stoddart
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Anatomy of Mental Health

Raise Your Hand If You Think Mental Health and Mental Illness Are the Same Things

You have a state of physical health; you know that. You also have a state of mental health, too. But, having that mental health does not…

Dec 4, 2019

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Dec 4, 2019

Shirley Stoddart
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Anatomy of Mental Health

Write for Anatomy of Mental Health

If you have a mental health condition, or someone close to you does and you would like to write about, please contact Shirley Stoddart on…

Nov 30, 2019

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Nov 30, 2019

Shirley Stoddart
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Anatomy of Sleep

Contact Anatomy of Sleep

Can’t Sleep-won’t Sleep? For the love of sleep, join us!

Nov 30, 2019

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Nov 30, 2019

Shirley Stoddart
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Ascent Publication

I Took a Holiday From Social Isolation: You Can Too

Living in social isolation suits some people. Even if you like to shut yourself away from the world, sometimes taking a day off from social…

Nov 26, 2019

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Nov 26, 2019

Shirley Stoddart
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Invisible Illness

Why Do I Have Fuzzy Thinking?

Fuzzy thinking can be severe; we could describe it as a syndrome rather than a single symptom. It’s a collection of symptoms that affect…

Nov 19, 2019

Nov 19, 2019

Shirley Stoddart
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Mind Cafe

The Five Pillars of Mental Wellbeing

Five medically-approved ways to bolster your mental wellbeing and baseline levels of happiness.

Nov 18, 2019

The Five Pillars of Mental Wellbeing

Nov 18, 2019

Shirley Stoddart

Shirley Stoddart

I live with bipolar disorder, sleep disorder and PTSD. I fight a daily battle to survive, so I write to raise awareness and reduce the stigma of mental illness.

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