Sleep hygiene.

Many people struggle sleeping like me for example on average I get around four-five hours a night if that. My physcotherapist gave me some sleep hygiene techniques and I thought I'd share them with you:
1) get up at the same time each day.
2) do not lay in bed beyond usual amount of time before insomnia begins.
3) stop caffeine, alchol, tobacco and stimulants around four pm.
4) no day time naps.
5) exercise early in the day, not before bed time.
6) avoid evening stimulation.
7) hot bath soaks before bedtime (you want to raise body temperature.
8) eat at regular times. Avoid large evening meals.
9) practice relaxation techniques.
10) maintain comfortable bedroom conditions.

You shouldn't feel ashamed.

Scars are an important part of your life now and you have to learn how to live with them everyday.  But what ever you do, you should never fell ashamed, even if you relapse.  Life goes on. It's extremely hard to face the facts of self harm and im having some issues right now but if you're truth and honest things will get better. Don't be ashamed its made you who you are!

LAUGHTER

The great thing about laughter is that it is free and anyone can do it. Fibd something that makes you laugh and smile and everything you feel down or triggered do something that makes you laugh! For me its having a laugh with my friends reading something funny, watching something funny, doing something crazy or just having a chat can make you giggle.  Sometimes people who suffer from mental health issues like depression feel like they can't smile,  but they can,  we all can. Laughing helps fight depression because for that couple of seconds you realise how good life is and how good you can make it. Just one laugh a day can save a life! So please whatever your doing today make sure you smile.

SUPPORT NETWORKS.

Im aware their are many support networks available for people suffering from mental illness suicide ideation eating disorders stress bereavement abuse ...ect. however I just want to make you aware of some:
Camhs (child and adolescent mental health service)- im currently under camhs at the moment and there's loads of therapies they offer such as mindfulness, cbt, suicidal ideation, art therapy, family therapy and many more. Camhs is run by the nhs so it's pretty hard to access unfortunately however schools can refere you also your hospitals and docters can to.
Childline-personaly I have never used it I don't feel that my problems are that serious however I know people who have and they its very beneficial they also have a website for help and support.
Kooth-an online counciling service were you talk to someone about your problems without them knowing who you are.
Doctors-some people don't like going to the doctors about mental illness because of fear about discrimination but don't worry that won't happen. Doctors treat physical illness the same as mental illness.  Many people go to them about symptoms of mental health so you wouldn't be the only one.
Local charities-there are many local charities throughout different communities supporting mental health were you can go. You can talk to them about many things and they give you lots of support.
I hope this has helped someone:)

ICE SKATING

So your probably wondering why im posting this but here's the reason.  Not only is ice skating physical activity which will help my depression it is also grear to be out if the house and trying something new. I also had to fear alot of anxiety issues such as seeing blades which could of triggered me into self harm, looking like a fool in public and being scared to let go on the rail, but im pleased to say I did it!
Never let your anxiety put you off something face it! Never give up danger is real fear is mentality

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY!

So as you can tell from the previous post it was world mental health day. (Well it was yesterday but some silly builder decided to burst the pipe) anyway me and a few prefects and so of my close friends did loads of work at lunch to celebrate this amazing day! The school brought cakes and with every person who made a pledge for mental health got a cake. In just fourty minutes there were nealy  200 pledges made! My school was also the first school in the country to win a uk competition for breaking the taboo for mental health!  The people in the photos mean a great deal to me and they have helped me with my battle and no matter what weve stuck by each other and I don't think I would be so positive if they werent supporting me. So, why don't you make a pledge with your self today to help someone with mental health or go and get help for you!  Happy mental health day for yesterday!

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY!!

The butterfly project

So my close friend today drew a butterfly on my arm abd she told me "not to kill it" . Friends are a great thing to have when you're in recovery or going through a difficult time. Everyone has a friend! Self harm, eating disorders, mental illness and suicide are a very hard thing to deal with on your own. So please talk to someone today even if its not a friend. Bottling it up is never ever the answer!

Semi colon

This is great im doing it now:)

This was black ribbon day but stay strong everyone we can get better. Smile and stay positive everything is okay

I think that doing things you like always make you feel better. So today if your down so something you love

So today I was talking too a friend (who's gay) anyway her and her girlfriend were holding hands and someone said gays are wrong.  Well I  think they are the same everything is equal and to anyone who is gay or bisexual there is nothing wrong your unique and special the same as everyone else.

sorry I haven't pubished anything in a while. Ive had a lot of personal problems to sort out and address. I hope your all okay and doing fine don't forget im always here to help <3

10 commandments of living with a mental health issue

http://www.kenneymyers.com/blog/24-blogs-with-things-you-can-do-to-keep-your-brain-sharp-as-you-age/ this website is all about keeping your brain smart and healthy. Ivecread through it and its really good.

fundraising event

okay, im planning to do a fundraising even with one of my teachers but im a little short for ideasif you have any ideas about raising awareness for mental health in a unique and memorable way and raise money please leave your suggestions below. kik me at sian_emma and facebook me sian emma davis
thankyou x

to all self harmers

to all the self harmers out there. I know what its like too turn your emotional pain into physical pain. I know what it like to get the blade, boiling hot water, or nails and put it to your skin. to cry at night because no one understands you. to cry at night because everyones worrying about you and its putting stress on your relationships. I know what its like to hate yourself for it until the h...ate gets that bad you cut again. I know what its like. I know all about battling the addiction when you sit there and day dream about the next time you will self harm, what you will use, were you will do it, and how you will do it. I know what its like to self harm. its horrible. I just don't understand how people can laugh at it. how people can make jokes. until your in that situation until your there and you've done it maybe then youll understand why people don't like people laughing at it. I know not many people understand self harm because for most people its kept like some kind of 'dirty little secret' but it's not. self ahrm can happen to anyone and the person you wont think will self harm probably has or still is. I hope one day everyone understastands about self harm and the pressure it puts on people, because maybe just maybe if people understand maybe all the laughing and jokes about self harm will stop.

Dont ever be ashamed to show your scars. Embrace them. There unique to you and they tell your story

Anorexia nervosia and bulimia nervosia! <3

Watch "Courage-SuperChick[[with lyrics!]]" on YouTube

My friend geri is supporting me with my self harm. She has put this as her cover photo iloveyou <3

Self harm awareness day.

1/3/3 stay stronge guys we can do it!<3

Watch "London - To Write Love On Her Arms . Lyrics ." on YouTube

this is for all the boys.

most people think its just girls who suffer with these things but it's not. boys do too. to all you boys out there your normal and don't ley any one tell you different! smile youll get there some day

don't ever let any one tell you that having a mental illness will hold you back! it will only stand in your way as long as you let it! so, the ending is. believe in your self. and you can conquer the world

just smile. I know its hard but youll get there. just don't give in. itll be fine I promise. just don't care about what people say to you. god brought you into this world for a reason, don't end it for the few mi or people that don't want you here. they don't appreciate you. don't change for them kind of people, don't think about them, don't waste time worrying about them! if they don't do any of this for you, why do it for them?

Dear you,

Be who ever you want too be. Not want people wont you to be. Dont change for them. If your 'not good enough to them' your good enough too someone else. X

if you think your alone your not. there is always some body out there too care about you! a family member, friend, work college, teacher! it could even be someone who doesn't know you very well. but they still care! please don't do anything stupid. there are people who care

our brains think like this now. however we can change that

 

if your bestfirend suffers with self harm or suicide don't fall out with them! my bestfriend just fall out with me and I feel like its all my folt! please don't stay for them they'll over come it!<3

 even if the sun doesn't shine flowers still look up! so surely as humans we should all be albe too look up too! don't let people bring you down, smile and have fun! never ever ever give up!

http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/help-information/mental-health-statistics/ this is a great website have alook!

 

one in five people suffer from a mental health disorder! shocking right? I know we can stop mental health. but we can make people more aware please don't be ashamed too talk about your mental health story share it today!<3

found it on google REBLOG PLEASE!

YOUR BODY IS NOT WREAKED! Don't be ashamed of your scars embrace them your beautiful!

true story!

dont give up one day youll get better. give it time. HOLD ON PAIN ENDS!

talking is the first step..

talking is the first step too recovery to anything including self harm, mental health, suicide thoughts anything! its amazing how much talking can help. even if its a friend family member a school teacher work collegue or even a person trained to help people who are in this situation. please talk to someone today!

if..

if your contemplating about commiting suicide please don't! its not worth it. you were brought into this world for a reason and the reason was not to die! I know we get those thoughts those urges but we have too carry on. we cant just go when things get hard! STAY IN THERE! don't do it its your life don't let people take it from you please!

for all self harmers

I know what its like too try to stop self harm. you go a few days weeks months and then you get caught up in it all. it's your only realise of your anger, depression, hate. so you cut,burn,scratch ect. until the pain has gone. for a while you feel better and then you hate yourself for it. why, why did I just do it, was there any point? all them stupid questions go running through your head right? self harm is crap its horrible I think you'll all agree. to some extent you want to stop but you don't at the same time. we hate that true. I know how hard it is too stop it takes your every effort every attempt to stop! but you can get there it may take time but it will. I promise!

No one should feel the need.

No one should the need to commit suicide or self harm especialy if someone has drove them to do it. It just goes the show that people dont give a crap towards peoples feeling nowadays. <3

Love this

DONT EVER GIVE UP!
you can get there like they say. it cant be stormy for ever!

Doing the butterfly project

Your body is not wreaked. Your a tiger that has gain there stripes.

we all have a mental health just like we have a physical health. However just because some people are mentaly ill does it mean there different; does it mean there weird no it just means there normal. 1 in 10 of us will suffer from a mentaly health (approximately) if you think about you know more than 10 people right? one of them will suffer from a mental health issue treat differently doubt it? so next time you think you will never be affected by mental health it could be anyone. including you!

im here for you.

if  you ever need a chat im always here. you can add me on facebook sian emma davis. email me at sianemmadavis @Hotmail.com. or kik me at sian_emma
don't ever give up. I care about you and so do many others.

if your in need.

if your need and you think of commiting suicide or self harming http://www.getconnected.org.uk/get_help/harming_yourself/suicide?gclid=CISXos7J1rQCFbMbtAoddQkAdA view this website it will helo.

try this. it works promise!<3
just smile it cant be stormy forever

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Self-Harm-Suicide-Awareness-and-Prevention/372910739452188 these people. this prevention page. is seriously amazing. if your having thoughts about self harm or suicide. look at this please!<3

these three girls here are my bestfriends. my councilers, my sisters, my everything. they have never gave up on me, never stopped caring;worrying;making me smile. without these girls I would be 6ft under. I mean that. Alisha, Emily, Nicola if you ever read this blog I love you! these girls have made me a better person they have made me realise I don't have too commit suicide. they are my bestfriends. I owe my life too them iloveyou<3

self esteem

 

I believe in you! don't give up just because you've had a hard time. the easy time will be around the corner soon!

we would all like someone like this wouldnt we?

We would all like someone like this wouldn't we? someone who's not ashamed of what were doing, what weve done, who we are, what we are. someones who's not ashamed of your scars, cuts, burns, bruieses. every self harmer deserves some one like this. to embrace them, to love them, care for them.

without you in the world life wouldn't be the same you mean something to someone. many people infact. that can affect them and soo one. your unique one in a million.

true story<3

if you want too end your life.

if you want too end your life take this into consideration:

1. your family will miss you.
2. your friends will miss you.
3. you wont be albe too achieve your dreams.
4. after soo long of trying your just gonna give in now?
5. you wont be albe too see the people you care about achieve their dreams.
6.  the people who care about you might try/ want too commit suicide because they can't live without you.

there are people out there who care. don't give up on your self. don't give up on them.

these are just words

all of these are just words. what you choose to be what you want too be does not have too reflect on these words. go out there and enjoy yourself! because after all your life is not a word. its a meaning. 

 

 

Razors pain you,
Rivers are damp,
Acids stain you,
And drugs cause cramp.
Guns aren't lawful,
Nooses give,
Gas smells awful.
You might as well live.”

 

would you want too end your life like this. in pain.? in suffering? don't give up. you might aswell live then end your life like that?



It helped to relieve the pain,
That I went through every single day,
I had to wash it all away,
So I let my blood run down the drain.

The way it glide, the way it moved,
It was one of my favorite things to do,
And nothing else could compare,
To the feeling I'd get when I cut everywhere.

The slicing and the stinging,
The feeling and the bleeding,
Everything was oh, so pleasing,
To give it up, there was just no reason.

Then one day, I took it too far,
I cut and cut, I cut so hard,
I cut too deep, I cut too wide,
Swimming in blood, that day I died

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I DID NOT WRITE THIS!

self harm is an addiction. once you start you cannot stop. stop before its too late

 

just one person. yup one person can keep us alive. knowing that one person cares about you could save your life. 3 people saved myn my bestfriends.

<3

self harm. suicide. it's no joke. imagaine if you were suffering with thoughts and feelings like this. how would you deal with that? we feel trapped in a deep, dim, pitch black hole were we can't escape. but this is were people go wronge. there is a way out. keep smiling look too the positive keep holding on. there is a way out. there always is.