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Experiences and thoughts straight from the GoodEnoughChats community, in their own words. They are not published as advice, and neither should they be treated as such by the reader.
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I'm in my mid-40s, and trying to re-learn 'feelings'
Dan's been led by his emotions for years and is starting to learn how he could flip the script. This is how he is attempting to re-learn feelings in his 40s.

Dan Bowsher
Nov 54 min read


Making space for 'hello' as an autistic man in a crowded room
Nick Hart was diagnosed with autism in his early 50s, and it's helping him to reframe how he approaches things he's previously struggled with or avoided. Here he talks about how a simple 'hello' can make a huge difference to how he feels about being in big crowds.

Nick Hart
Oct 303 min read


Beyond burnout: Dealing with the long-term consequences of a flashpoint
I left my last job because of burnout, but even in the middle of all that was going on in my head at that point, I was well aware that...

Dan Bowsher
Jun 15, 20218 min read


Not OK, Computer: Self-employment as a clinical perfectionist
Charting life as a clinical perfectionist with low self-esteem, working for myself.

Dan Bowsher
May 4, 20213 min read


What a dry year has taught me about mental health
In December 2019, I made a decision to stop drinking. I’d been on a journey with my mental health for a couple of years by that time and...

Dan Bowsher
Dec 11, 20207 min read


Accepting the mental health long game
I’ve wanted to write this for some weeks now, but held back for fear of it coming across as trite amongst the mass of advice people have...

Dan Bowsher
Apr 19, 20207 min read


An honest assessment of a tetchy Christmas
I'm going to level with you. I didn't enjoy Christmas this year. I thought I was in a good place in the run up, but it turns out I wasn't

Dan Bowsher
Jan 2, 20203 min read


My first meaningful annual personal development review
It's been a tough 12 months and, despite the fact I'm not bound to give myself and annual review, I think this is the first one that matters

Dan Bowsher
Dec 4, 20192 min read


How I'm learning to embrace the grey areas of life
I realise now that life is lived in the grey areas. Here's how I got to that point and what it's meant for me.

Dan Bowsher
Nov 24, 20194 min read


What I talk about when I talk about control
The emotional roller-coaster of self-employment and a marathon training perfectionist

Dan Bowsher
Nov 5, 20194 min read


Stress and depression: There is a hope for you, but it takes time
For anyone in a dark place through work-related stress right now I'm sharing this picture.

Dan Bowsher
Oct 17, 20191 min read


Still on the pills: Two years in on anti-depressants
When I sought help with my mental health, I went into conversations with my GP at ease with the idea of taking anti-depressants.

Dan Bowsher
Sep 26, 20193 min read


The first rule of therapy club...
...Is that that it's OK to be there. Each Wednesday is when that happens for me. I have a late slot with a psychotherapist called Dave

Dan Bowsher
Sep 19, 20195 min read


Exhausted from doing nothing
How I learned the hard way about the exhaustion that goes hand in hand with depression

Dan Bowsher
Sep 13, 20193 min read


"Well, you're not sh*t..."
Four words that I've not been totally able to compute since I heard them immediately after handing in my notice.

Dan Bowsher
Sep 8, 20194 min read


Nothing exceptional: The mental health slow burn
I never appreciated how much time managing my mental health would take, so I'm sharing my experience to help others get there.

Dan Bowsher
Sep 6, 20193 min read
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