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Carol Townend
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Fiction, Horror, Sex, Love, Mental Health, Children's fiction and more. You'll find many stories in my profile. I don't believe in sticking with one Niche! I write, but I also read a lot too.
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A List of Things People Never Told Me About Parenting!
I had my first child at just 18 years old, and I had no idea what parenting would be like! People told me many things, however nothing could prepare me for the unexpected. Here is a list of things I wish I had been told about parenting:
By Carol Townend5 years ago in Families
Self-Help Ideas for Treating Depression
Depression, it's a swear word in my life. It can hit at any point, and for no real reason. I can have days when I want to just sit in a corner with my head in my hands and cry all day long, and days when I really do not want to go anywhere or do anything. It can make a person feel low, worthless, alone, and feel really sad. However, as I found, all is not lost. You can help yourself by doing things in your daily life that can lift your spirits and make your day better, no matter how hard it is. Below is a list of my therapy favourites for days when I feel really low. These are for self-help purposes only, if you are suffering depression, you should still see a doctor and get help from a professional. However, there are supplementary holistic therapies you can do that can be really helpful.
By Carol Townend5 years ago in Psyche
The Story of My Miscarriage
I was looking forward to going out. I remember getting stomach cramps which I put down to period pain, because I always got them really painful and I usually bleed heavy. I stopped to go to the toilet, and I discovered a stain the color of a "show" that a woman normally gets before going into labour, and I thought nothing of it at all, as I had given birth to a baby not long before hand, so I ignored it, thinking it might just be a light period.
By Carol Townend5 years ago in Families
Why Writing on Vocal Media Is Good
I started writing at a young age. I spent hours creating plays, stories, poems, writing lyrics and even essays. I was and am still an avid reader, and that seemed to jumpstart me into writing. I took a break for many years, after several blocks including low confidence and self esteem, got in the way, then I found https://vocal.media/ and I kick started myself back into action.
By Carol Townend5 years ago in Journal
What It Feels Like When Professionals Get a Diagnosis Wrong, and How I Am Living with That
Any mental health problem is not easy to live with, nor is it easy for people around us to accept and support us. However, having three different mental health problems can feel like you are living life constantly on edge. This article is intended to help professionals understand why it is important to get the diagnosis right, and what it feels like to live with my three new diagnoses.
By Carol Townend5 years ago in Psyche
Why I Love My Favourite Singer, Olly Murs
I have the pictures of Olly Murs I bought, in frames on a door in my lounge. I have the cup,T-shirt, the CDs and even playlists of his work on Spotify. I cannot get through my week without a song or seeing him on television. So, what is it about this singer I love?
By Carol Townend5 years ago in Beat
Don't Tell Me Who to Be!
People say that I am difficult. I have been told this ever since I was a child, and in every single relationship that I have. I find this interesting, because every time I have a bad mood, speak my mind, or get a little worked up, it is attributed to the mental health problems I was diagnosed with, or me being nasty. However, when others do this to me, then I am supposed to sit silently and accept it. If I speak out against it, then I am deemed "mentally ill." This has happened across most of my relationships, but how much of that is because we have been incompatible? And how much of it, is down to the fact that I attract all the wrong people.
By Carol Townend5 years ago in Humans
Crushes
We all get crushes on people we know, people we don't, be it celebrities or professionals, but is this okay? I think it depends on an individual opinion, values, and beliefs. The saying, "You can look but not touch," is true, especially if you're taken, but then if you're not, that depends on your views, morals, and beliefs.
By Carol Townend5 years ago in Humans
Helping Someone with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is not an easy condition to live with, either for the sufferer or the family. When I have a Post Traumatic attack, the way in which I can react can be unpredictable, and this can be stressful for myself, my other half, and my entire family. I can go for days, months, and even years and feel well; however, out of the blue that can change quickly. During an attack, I am moody, anxious, depressed, afraid, my perception changes, and I can be very sensitive to certain events.
By Carol Townend5 years ago in Psyche
Self-Image
Everywhere I go, people are always commenting on how I look, and that happens even if I have a day with no makeup, in pajamas, or dressed in my glad-rags. I don't have a problem with the person telling me these things, the problem I have is I can't see it. The other day I went makeup-less and dressed down and everyone said I looked good, but without my "smart look" I felt unconfident. However, if someone compliments me when I look smart, I still can't truly see it.
By Carol Townend5 years ago in Psyche
My Passion for Music, Song, and Dance
Music is the heart and soul of my life. In fact, I live the majority of my life surrounded by it, and I'm always on the lookout for new things. If you knew me in real life though, you'd realize that I am a massive Olly Murs fan most of all. I have a simple reason for this: most of Olly's songs are sung with emotion, expression, and passion. You can sense the emotion whether happy, sad, or straight from the heart from his songs, and there are a lot of those such as "Dear Darlin" which have very deep meaning for me, while his recent song "Excuses" actually reminds me of me!
By Carol Townend5 years ago in Beat
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