21.11.13 Playlist

Break Out- Young Kato

 

Even If- Lewis Watson

 

Brighter Than The Sun- Colbie Calliat

 

Tell Me That You're Mine- Outside Central

Bad Habits

#16

#100 Reasons to Recover- Day 16- Inspiring Quote

I've posted many in the past but this one is really resonating with me at the moment

#15

#100 Reasons to Recover- Day 15- Healthy Habit

Getting enough of this...

#14

#100 Reasons to Recover- Day 14- Serenity


                                     

#13

#100 Reasons to Recover- Day 13- Favourite Smell

I LOVE the smell of bookshops; new, crisp pages- can't beat it! :-)

#12

#100 Reasons to Recover- Day 12- Soothing Sound

#11

#100 Reasons to Recover- Day 11- I'm not a label
                                      visit here for more info :-)

#10

#100 Reasons to Recover- Day 10- Beloved Book

#9

#100 Reasons to Recover- Day 9- Coping Skill

Art. My latest piece. Currently painting glaze on it... will update you of progress soon! E x

 

#8

#100 Reasons to Recover- Day 8- Inspiring Person

I've written quite a few posts in the past about those who inspire me. Someone I haven't mentioned before and who is doing a lot of work with mental health stigma is Frankie Sanford.

Frankie recently 'came out' about her experiences with depression and anxiety. Many celebrities are being more open with their difficulties lately, especially depression, which is very refreshing. It makes me think that we also need role models/celebrities to speak about experiences with other mental health problems such as bipolar or schizophrenia. Spread the word, end the stigma.

Find out more here

#7

#100 Reasons to Recover- Day 7- Accomplishment of the Day

Adding a sentence for my results section on my report- this would seem insignificant to most people- but I've managed to write up the ANOVA results :) AMAZING!!! :)

#6

#100 Reasons to Recover Challenge- Day 6- I feel

I feel stressed and tired. Tired of the mental energy and battles in my head. Found a nice positive quote though...

#5

#100 Reasons to Recover Challenge- Day 5- Rainy Day Movie

#4

#100 Reasons to Recover Challenge- Day 4- My Support System

Friends
Family
MH workers

It's a really good idea to have a few numbers handy for times of crisis too. I've found the following really helpful:

Samaritans http://www.samaritans.org/
Beat http://www.b-eat.co.uk/
Students Against Depression http://www.studentsagainstdepression.org/

Lots of love, Ell xx

Heart warming John Lewis Christmas Ad

Take a look at this new Christmas Ad (too early I know but a lovely story)...

Ell xx

#3

#100 Reasons to Recover Challenge- Day 3- I Am Being Written


http://100reasonstorecover.com/post/60795739221/i-am-being-written-campaign

#2

#100 Reasons to Recover Challenge- Day 2- #1 Reason to Recover


Put simply, I'd like to be able to do normal things.

I'd love to be able to drink a cup of tea without feeling bloated and fat.
I'd love to be able to shower without having feelings of shame and disgust.
I'd love to be able to smile and really mean it.
I'd love to be able to live my life truthfully, without having to hide ED, anxiety,
                                  depression.
I'd love to be able to wear what I want and feel comfortable in clothing.
I'd love to be able to get out of bed and feel like I can face the day ahead.
I'd love to be able to walk into the kitchen without being afraid or feeling
                                  defeated.
I'd love to be able to go food shopping and not be embarrassed or panic
                                  stricken.
I'd love to be able to not worry about my weight.
I'd love to be able to go outside without make up on.
I'd love to be able to go a day without feeling paranoid and self-conscious.
I'd love to be able to take a slow or causal walk without feeling like I need to
                                  burn more calories.
I'd love to be able to eat chocolate and not feel guilty.
I'd love to be able to look in the mirror and compliment myself.
I'd love to be able to try clothes on in a shop and not have a panic attack.
I'd love to be able to share a meal with the people I love and not be so anxious.
I'd love to be able to treat myself to nice things.
I'd love to be able to concentrate better on my studies and turn off my racing
                                  thoughts.

I'd love to do so many things that I'm held back at. I think one of the most important things I'd love to be able to do is to be proud of myself and feel like I have a life worth living. That I'm going to be okay and that I am okay.

Playlist 05.11.13

Katy Perry- Birthday

 

Example- Watch The Sun Come Up

 

Josh Weller- I forgot to tell you you're beautiful

 

 

#1

#100 Reasons to Recover Challenge- Day 1- Photo of Myself

#100 Reasons to Recover Challenge

I'm going to take part in this challenge for the next month, hope you will too or have a think about these ideas to keep you motivated and on the right track... I definitely need the push at the moment!

TV Ad

Love this advert music!

Hard

Everything is just so damn hard right now.
It feels like pressure is being placed on my shoulders from everyone. Flat mates, boyfriend, friends, university, doctors, ED clinic. Just feel so burdened and have to pretend everything is okay when really its churning under my skin and I want to scream, cry, hide and yell.

My painting shows it all, I finished it last week. It reflects my tears and the tangles I feel right now...

Playlist 04.10.13

 

 

 

 Counting Stars~ One Republic

 

 

 

You & I~ Crystal Fighters

 

 

Wrecking Ball~ Miley Cyrus

 

Neon Lights~ Demi Lovato

 

 

So good to me~ Chris Marlinchak

Painting in Progress

This week's attempt at painting proved much more successful! I felt more in tune with my marks and shapes this week. I started with a single teardrop shape and the rest flowed... I'm enjoying the white spaces as well as filling in the gaps so not sure where this piece will end up, time will tell!

Quentin Blake

I went to see Quentin Blake's exhibition today called AS LARGE AS LIFE, a collection of works created for use in hospitals. Some were taken from children's wards, eating disorder units and birthing wards. I fell in love with the meanings behind the images and the carefree yet perfectly drawn illustrations. Below are a few of my favourites!

Playlist 21.09.13

Who we are~ Switchfoot

 

Breezeblocks~ alt-j

 

Radioactive~ Imagine Dragons

 

 

Some great songs, Enjoy :-)

Painting

Not very inspired this week, as you can tell. Felt a massive block when I began to paint and couldn't bring myself to even make a mark on the paper at first.
Think the spirals represent the constant churning going on in my stomach, worry and stress. I didn't consciously use dark colours but it just turned out that way, really reflecting my mood.

Love does exist!

Check out this article...

These Incredible Photos Prove That True Love Does Exist
xx

ROAR

 

I used to bite my tongue and hold my breath
Scared to rock the boat and make a mess
So I sat quietly, agreed politely
I guess that I forgot I had a choice
I let you push me past the breaking point
I stood for nothing, so I fell for everything

You held me down, but I got up
Already brushing off the dust
You hear my voice, you hear that sound
Like thunder gonna shake the ground
You held me down, but I got up
Get ready cause I’ve had enough
I see it all, I see it now

I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire
Cause I am a champion and you’re gonna hear me ROAR
Louder, louder than a lion

 Now I’m floating like a butterfly
Stinging like a bee I earned my stripes
I went from zero, to my own hero

Clay!

I've been creating a piece of work using clay today in an art class I'm attending, which you may remember I have mentioned before.
I absolutely loved moulding the clay in my hands, twirling the strands, adding shapes and lines... I hadn't used clay in years and was very nervous in starting but soon got into it and managed to create this clay base in less than two hours!
Here are a few pictures combining my clay piece with some wire work I previously created.

 

 

Susan Jeffers cont.

Susan Jeffers cont.

Susan Jeffers cont.

Susan Jeffers: How to end the struggle and dance with life

I recently read a book by Susan Jeffers and although I didn't think it was particularly life changing I did like some of the affirmations which I will post a few over the week. Enjoy!