(Char) Emily Writes

Easter weekend has just passed and now it's back to procrastinating from coursework. I've never been one to enjoy Easter or even care about it much, however, this year has been really enjoyable. Good Friday On Friday, my Grandparents and two of my cousins came down to Cornwall. Luckily, the weather was beautiful so we headed over to Mevagissey in the afternoon. We then went into Truro because neither me or my cousin, Hannah, had clothes cool enough for the warm weather. Expecting the usual rainy British weather, we had both packed jumpers! After dinner, we took my dog to our local beach. It was high tide so there wasn't much beach left, but I played in the sea with her. The waves were bigger than the poor thing! But she had a lot of fun, as usual, and was very cuddly on the drive home. To end the day, we played a nice, family-friendly game of Cards Against Humani...

April has already been a busy month. As I sat on the long coach journey back to Cornwall, with "Younger Now" by Miley Cyrus blasting through my headphones, I reminisced about my recent visit to my home town... My partner and I recently travelled up to Bedfordshire to visit my family. I haven't been there for a few years, and it was strange to go back to the place I called home for the first seven years of my life. Staying at my Grandparents was very relaxing. There was no pressure to be someone I'm not and I was surrounded by people who love me unconditionally. People who were happy to see me and who enjoyed my company. It felt freeing to be away from Bristol and in a different environment, to break out of my normal routine, but at the same time to fall into a healthier one. And most importantly... I had cuddles with my Nan's cat. Whilst we were there, I took my partner for a walk around the Marston Vale Millenn...

Mental illness is something that is often glorified online and in the media. Although society is slowly progressing, we still have a long way to go. And a part of this process is talking about the things that are usually a taboo. Depression, anxiety and bulimia have given me some horrible side effects over the years. Some, I didn't even know were caused by my poor mental health. Today, I thought I'd share some. 1. Not Showering For Days When our mental health is feeling at it's worst, basic things such as taking care of your hygiene becomes literally impossible. I've had periods where I haven't showered for days, sometimes even a week. Not pleasant, I know, but standing in a shower can just feel like too much. 2. Not Looking After Your Teeth Something else that becomes difficult is brushing your teeth. Which leads to some pretty horrible dental problems. My teeth and gums were in perfect condition before I got depressed. Now, that's a complet...