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THOUGHTFUL SPOT // Staying positive. Just, believe.

01/12/2015 BITD 4 Comments
I don’t know about you, but I had plans. Life plans. When I was a teenager I dreamed of a career as a business woman. I had no doubt that it would happen. I had the brains, the personality and…

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FASHION & STYLE // Christmas 2015 – Gift guide for her

22/11/2015 BITD
Christmas is definitely my favourite time of year. Now, anyone who knows me will vouch for the fact that I love to shop. So Christmas for me is just an excuse for me to flex my shopping muscles and…

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DEPRESSION // Dear Depression,

17/11/2015 BITD 3 Comments
Dear depression, Now, I know we are old friends. We go back a long way, you and I. But it’s not the kind of friendship I want to encourage. You’re not the kind of friend I want in my life.…

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THOUGHTFUL SPOT // Baby steps.

21/10/2015 BITD 2 Comments
By nature I do not take baby steps. Ever. I take leaping, huge, desperate steps, in an effort to get better quicker. But. I tell you now. It does NOT work. There are so many words of wisdom, passed down…

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WELL-BEING TECHNIQUES // How to stop worrying what others think Of you.

06/10/2015 BITD
Worrying what others think of us, is a global epidemic. It’s human nature to have consideration of others opinions. We are born that way. But if the balance sways to continuous worry, that is unwarranted, then the balance is off…

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THOUGHTFUL SPOT // Cry, baby.

14/09/2015 BITD 3 Comments
Why do we cry? What is the real reason? And does it have any benefit, bawling like a baby? Does it help when everything gets too much? By nature I have never been a crier. I was definitely one to…

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WELL-BEING TECHNIQUES // 8 easy steps to a happier you

07/09/2015 BITD
Sometimes our lives feel totally out of control. It happens to me all the time. Because of physical limitations and mental anguish, there are days that I feel I have no control over anything. It’s these days where I…

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WELL-BEING TECHNIQUES // Letting go of the past

01/09/2015 BITD 2 Comments
The past is a funny thing. It has such power, even though it’s gone. Where is it to you? Can you visualise it? Is it behind you? Is it alongside you? Is it in front of you? Are you…

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WELL-BEING TECHNIQUES // Acceptance

24/08/2015 BITD 1 Comments
Acceptance. A simple word. Easy in fact. Or so you would think. Do you practice the art of acceptance in your life? I have read so many books, articles, blogs that tell you that in order to move forward we…

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Welcome to The Beauty in the Darkness. I am Kiki. I am a forty-something retired Online Content Editor and Adviser. I’m also a Law Grad and a published author.

If you have landed here there is a good chance you have an interest in depression and anxiety or living with chronic illness. You may be suffering yourself, or you may have a loved one who is.

I’ve lived with depression and severe anxiety for close to 30 years now. At first it was the most devastating and life changing diagnosis. But thankfully I was surrounded by family who had experience of it, friends who were so understanding and a medical team who, quite frankly, saved my life. Within 2 months of being completely broken at 19, I was back working and studying and living life to the full.

When my physical health changed around ten years ago now, I had to take a good hard look at both my physical and mental health. I retired on ill health grounds from a very successful job and began what would be a journey, to say the least.

There have been many unbelievable lows but some awe inspiring highs too. But one of the best things to come out of it all was my passion for writing. Particularly my passion for writing about mental health and general well-being. To just know that I may be helping others feel they are not alone in their struggle and that with the right approach and support and some serious investment into themselves, they too can live a full life.

I've recently updated the blog and i'm working on going back through the archives and bringing all that really good basic info to the front of the website again. So hopefully you can find even just one small piece of advice that helps you to feel seen and heard and gives you some relief and hope for the future. Because believe me when I say, there is always hope. And even when you think the darkness will never leave, I promise you it does.

So, I too am about to embark on a new chapter. Almost 50 and ready to share what I've learnt in the past 10 years.

Click and buy the new Ebook - ‘What To Do If You Think You’re Depressed’ for immediate guidance on the steps you need to take to get well. It’s my first published book and all the tips I have learned over the years.

Alternatively click on the MENU icon for immediate access to all the other great articles in the archive.

I’m really glad you're here and I hope you use this website as a place for solace and understanding and just to know you're not alone. Feel free to leave a comment or send a message from the contact page if you need any advice.

Onwards always,

Kiki xxx