(Char) Emily Writes

If you know me then you'll know that I'm a massive book nerd. I don't read as much as I would like to but in the last year I've read some great fiction, non-fiction and poetry books. Here are some I definitely recommend: 1. Hyperbole and a Half - Allie Brosh "On a fundamental level, I am someone who would throw sand at children." You've probably seen the meme "clean all the things!" on Tumblr. Well, this is where it originated from. This book is both hilarious and relatable. I borrowed this copy from my friend and it did not disappoint, it had me howling. She covers topics such as depression in such a brilliant and comedic way. I also loved reading about her dogs. 2. Milk and Honey - Rupi Kaur "If you were born with the weakness to fall, you were born with the strength to rise." Again, something you probably recognise from good ol' Tumblr. I find this book of poetry greatly moving and inspiring. She s...

Recently I've been thinking about how my small everyday actions, add up and negatively affect my mental health. I feel like I've been trying so hard to please everyone else, getting lost in drama and just forgetting to live for myself. So I've made a list of things that I want to personally change in my life. Some of which I'm already trying and it really has made a difference. These are things I would recommend for a more fresh perspective on life. 1. Put your mental and physical health above everything else. Nothing is more important that your mental and physical health. It's something that should be prioritised over everything. May that be your job, school work, university, etc. And who cares what anyone else thinks? Some of us are struggling to stay alive and we have to do what we have to do. We don't need to explain ourselves to anyone. That being said, don't be mean to anyone because of this. It's still important to think of other...

I have an eating disorder. It's taken me a long time to admit that to myself, let alone to the world. But here I am now laying it all out for everyone to see and pick apart at as they so please. This post might be very difficult and triggering to read if you are suffering from an eating disorder. I do not claim to know everything about them, I'm merely sharing information that I've learnt from myself and mental health professionals. Recently I have just started a 10 week contemplation group intervention programme, held by a specialist organisation which was set up by the NHS. I'm still in the process of recovery, so if you're looking for a happy ending or how to overcome your own eating disorder then this definitely isn't the place for you. However, I would encourage everyone to get help if you feel like you are suffering. Common Misconceptions  Eating disorders aren't as black and white as people think. For years I've denied having a...