Tom Robinson
Beware of fainting-fits, beware of swoons! Triggers in mental illness - dealing with other people!
I have missed writing in recent weeks as I was concentrating on other things such as editing my own writing ready for publication...
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Tom Robinson
- Oct 1, 2021
- 2 min
Mental illness: the brutal reality that people have got to wise-up to!
I am having a break from the blog this week as I concentrate on a few other things, but I just wanted to add something about the reality...
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Tom Robinson
- Sep 20, 2021
- 8 min
Why people can’t say ‘mental illness’ & a recap of NLP lecture 2!
Last week, I started explaining the importance of something called ‘radical acceptance’ which is one of the main principles behind DBT...
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Tom Robinson
- Sep 17, 2021
- 6 min
'Getting plucked out of the slush pile doesn't happen': why didn't someone tell me this before!
I'm supposed to be writing about 'radical acceptance' this morning but I have now radically changed my mind because I feel strongly that...
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Tom Robinson
- Sep 9, 2021
- 4 min
Suicide Prevention Month 2021: What to say & what NOT to say to someone on the edge with depression!
This month (September 2021) is Suicide Prevention Month in the U.S, and it is also World Suicide Prevention Day tomorrow (10th September...
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Tom Robinson
- Aug 3, 2021
- 8 min
Breaking Down is Waking up: The Connection Between Psychological Distress and Spiritual Awakening
I wrote a very honest post, a couple of months ago now, which detailed my incredibly powerful spiritual experience of mania which...
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Tom Robinson
- Apr 20, 2021
- 4 min
Long Covid and its worrying impact on mental health
There have been a lot of articles published about the impact that Coronavirus has had on people’s mental health over the last year. Most...
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Tom Robinson
- Mar 31, 2021
- 4 min
The mental 'health' and mental illness exercise conundrum
There always seems to be a lot of advice in the media about exercise and how it is good for our mental health - which I don't disagree...
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Tom Robinson
- Mar 26, 2021
- 5 min
“My son begged to be sectioned before his death”: why we need services that treat dual diagnoses
There was a heartbreaking story on the BBC News page last week which really resonated and stood out for me. Once again it involves...
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Tom Robinson
- Mar 22, 2021
- 3 min
Your Horse magazine interview: recounting some difficult memories
I had an interview yesterday with a journalist who wanted some details about my battle with mental illness for an article that will...
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Tom Robinson
- Mar 17, 2021
- 6 min
Our Silent Emergency: a candid look at the crisis of young male suicide
Last night a documentary was aired on BBC One featuring radio presenter Roman Kemp who publicly displayed his grief and anguish at losing...
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Tom Robinson
- Mar 10, 2021
- 4 min
Social anxiety disorder: will the lifting of restrictions pose problems?
I read an article yesterday which discussed the potential problems for people with anxiety disorders, which could stem from the lifting...
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Tom Robinson
- Mar 6, 2021
- 3 min
In Bloom: one teenager's experience of the onset of bipolar disorder
Yesterday I wrote about how books can aid mental well-being through the escapism and comfort that can be experienced through reading...
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Tom Robinson
- Mar 3, 2021
- 3 min
Eating Disorders Week: Martina Trevisan's inspiring story of recovery from anorexia nervosa
Last autumn there was an inspirational story of recovery to come out of the women's singles French Open tennis tournament, and I wanted...
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Tom Robinson
- Mar 2, 2021
- 4 min
Self Injury Awareness Day: why we need more personal recovery stories to break stigma and offer hope
Yesterday was Self Injury Awareness Day but I didn't cover it because I was waiting to see what stories and articles were published, so...
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Tom Robinson
- Mar 1, 2021
- 3 min
'Death with a heartbeat': Horse & Hound magazine covers my horrific battle with mental illness
I'm so thrilled that people are picking up on what I'm trying to achieve through my writing, and all of the mental health messages that...
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Tom Robinson
- Feb 18, 2021
- 4 min
Why cannabis use can lead to schizophrenia and the complete destruction of young lives
There was a really fascinating article in The Independent recently, which tells the story of one family's struggle with schizophrenia and...
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