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September: New Pencils.

31/08/2016 BITD
As the summer draws to a close I’m reminded that Autumn is just around the corner. Autumn is my favourite time of year. September brings with it so many good feelings. So many amazing memories. I’m reminded of days when…

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Rise Above – A Visualisation.

23/08/2016 BITD
Without us realizing, we often live in a space in our heads that is busy, anxious and stressed. If you suffer with anxiety or depression you will recognise this space all too well as it becomes your only space. There…

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The Lines On My Face

17/08/2016 BITD
Sometimes the lines around my eyes look deeper, the dark circles like black pools. The forehead is furrowed. Sometimes the slump of my shoulders show my ache. The ache from the weight. It’s not important that the face has changed.…

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A Journey Inwards

19/07/2016 BITD 1 Comments
I didn’t know when I launched the blog back in March last year that I was about to embark on one of the hardest periods of my life. Not only did the anxiety and depression rear its head to breaking…

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A Skincare Routine For Fatigued Skin

17/07/2016 BITD 2 Comments
The honest truth is I’m 45 and I get tired. Really, really tired. So I need skin products to work miracles. With chronic fatigue, depression and fibromyalgia, often what’s happening on the inside, shows on the outside. It has a…

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WELL-BEING TECHNIQUES // Glass Half Full, Or Half Empty?

11/07/2016 BITD
Is your glass half full? Or half empty? It’s an age old question, but still holds so true. If we see the glass as half empty then it seems we are edging toward the negative; we are not seeing the…

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FASHION // Plus-Size Brand Focus and Edit

07/07/2016 BITD
As I am always shopping – well browsing really, I thought it would a good idea to pull together my current plus-size fashion picks. Summer is finally here and as usual, I’ve had my beady eye searching all over, so…

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TRAVEL // Travelling: A guide for those with chronic illness and anxiety.

06/07/2016 BITD
Travelling has always been something I enjoyed to do. Even though it had some bad memories attached, I didn’t let it hold me back. I got back on the horse and didn’t feel afraid of being away from home.…

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FASHION // The Chanel ‘dupe’ Espadrilles.

02/07/2016 BITD 1 Comments
I am an avid shoe collector! Well let’s face it I’m an avid collector of shoes, bags, clothes, jewels….. I could go on! But I’ve scored something pretty cool so I thought I’d share with you. I’ve had my beady…

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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