Lean on me?

Another amazing blog from our Anon Bipolar blogger! ____________________ You know when people say it’s ok to lean on others for support? Well this last week I truly did, friends and family members got me through the days. The friends that said they’d be there no matter what, were. I can’t believe that still 4 […]

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A note for 2017 New year, new me?

We are lucky enough to start the year with another blog from our favourite anon blogger! ________________________    A note for 2017 New year, new me? Well I think I’m going to be the same me but hopefully a little more stable, which will make for a great year! It’s been around 4 months since […]

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2016…

2016… For many, this year has SUCKED! I mean, we lost some of the legends – Bowie, Prince, Victoria Wood, Alan Rickman, Mohamed Ali, Gene Wilder, Robert Vaughn and not to mention those who we have loved and personally lost.  I have been reflecting, like many on this year. What has it been for Discombob? […]

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A Bipolar Christmas

Following last weeks blog from our anon writer we were sent this beautiful blog about Christmas from them. If writing about how you are feeling helps you please feel free to send them to us we WANT to give you a voice. _________________________ They say it’s the most wonderful time of the year…. well, I know […]

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A true tale

This week we have a blog from an anonymous supporter who wanted to share their story with you. They are amazing, strong and brave for sharing their truth. __________________________ Bipolar disorder? That’s what Stacey Slater has in Eastenders right? That’s not what I have. Or at least that’s what I thought. I was recently diagnosed […]

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Look who we met!

Owen, our Treasurer and all round top bloke, and I went to a charity meal yesterday, which was put on by the amazing Janet Harris and hosted by the Welsh Rugby Legend Adrian ‘Wizard’ Davies. He was joined by this little known Welsh Rugby player that you might know… He is renowned for his pace, […]

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Mental Illness in disguise?!

Katie Barnes is an amazing writer who is currently living and working in Spain. She is currently writing her latest book and I was super duper chuffed when she reached out and asked if she could write a blog for us! So here it is. The amazing Katie… When you think of an eating disorder, […]

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Our annoucement

Hi all! Please see our press release below! MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY SECURES START-UP FUNDING Welsh mental health charity My Discombobulated Brain has been awarded a year-long start-up placement at Welsh ICE through its ICE 50 programme. The charity aims to tackle the stigma associated with mental health by offering support and education to those affected […]

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Meet Zoe

My name is Zoe. I’m 24, a PhD student at Cardiff School of Social Sciences. Here is the story of my struggles with mental health, specifically eating disorders. I have always had a negative perception of myself. I remember sitting on my bed when I was about 6, wishing to be someone else, wishing that […]

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