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Ruth Anderson

Ruth Anderson

Coming Out In Defence Of Mental Health Services

The mental health system in the U.K. is fundamentally flawed. There’s plenty of evidence to back that up, and trying to suggest otherwise…

Oct 25, 2018

Coming Out In Defence Of Mental Health Services

Oct 25, 2018

Ruth Anderson

Can Money Buy Happiness?

In April 2018, I left a job after my mental health plummeted to new depths. I had no plan. All I knew was that I had to get out. My…

Sep 24, 2018

Can Money Buy Happiness?

Sep 24, 2018

Ruth Anderson

The Positives of Having Anxiety

The first time I saw a title like this scrolling through Pinterest, I scoffed.

Sep 7, 2018

The Positives of Having Anxiety

Sep 7, 2018

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Why I Don’t Like The Term “Influencer”.

Generally, I’m not one to get caught up on words but “influencer” just doesn’t sit right with me. Every single time I see it or hear it, I…

Sep 5, 2018

Why I Don’t Like The Term “Influencer”.

Sep 5, 2018

Ruth Anderson

Photosynthesis

The sun will come up again, On you and on me, On all that we are, And all that we know. Yes, the sun will rise, Shining so brightly…

Sep 4, 2018

Photosynthesis

Sep 4, 2018

Ruth Anderson

Fragile

We talked all the time, We fell asleep on the phone, We always had each other, But now we’re alone.

Aug 26, 2018

Fragile

Aug 26, 2018

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Homesick

15 months in, Still waiting to feel at home. Maybe a visit from my family Can help me feel less alone.

Aug 23, 2018

Homesick

Aug 23, 2018

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4 Misconceptions About Being Unemployed Because of Mental Illness

Being unemployed because of mental illness is hard. I am now self-employed but when my mental health reached such a low that I had to leave…

Aug 21, 2018

4 Misconceptions About Being Unemployed Because of Mental Illness

Aug 21, 2018

Ruth Anderson

Most Days

Most days, I am unspeakably sad, Even when things are not so bad.

Aug 10, 2018

Most Days

Aug 10, 2018

Ruth Anderson

A Beautiful Moment

It was spring 2018. Spring — a time for new life. A time for hope.

Jul 25, 2018

A Beautiful Moment

Jul 25, 2018

Ruth Anderson

Ruth Anderson

A 27-year-old blogger, battling against mental illness and revolting against the bully inside my head so I can share my writing with the world.

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