First dates can fill you with excitement; the prospect of that connection where you can’t wait to see each other again. But it can also be nerve-racking, and for those of us with mental illness, there are even more challenges...…
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Eleanor Segall
Eleanor is a contributor to the February issue of Happiful
Bipolar Disorder Myths Debunked
You’ve almost certainly heard of it, but how much do you actually know about bipolar disorder? To set the record straight, Eleanor Segall, who is diagnosed with bipolar one herself, explains the condition, and what you need to know to better support and understand others…
Tips to relieve social anxiety
Social anxiety can feel overwhelming, but you can take back control. Here, we give advice on overcoming social anxiety…
An Unpredictable Manic Episode Meant I Was Hospitalised For My Bipolar Disorder
Eleanor Segall had always been in control of her medication, until at 25, a high-dose of anti-depressants tipped her into psychosis. Through incredible support in the psychiatric hospital, Eleanor found her balance again, and a passion to break the stigma around mental health Eleanor Segall I sat on my hospital…