AMJ Blog
I have been writing a blog for some time. I use it to share my experiences and views on mental health – I had a breakdown in 2014/15 and live with depression and anxiety – and work life balance. I am passionate about working on my wellbeing and helping others to achieve and maintain the right work life balance and wellbeing approaches for them. My blog – along with my Twitter feed – comes with one health warning – if you read it you may have to hear about some of my other passions – my family, golf, Liverpool FC, communications, the Boston Red Sox, politics and the West Wing.
 
      
      Training to become a psychotherapist: no pain, no gain
 
      
      Unpopular view of the year: 2020 hasn't been a bad year for me and my mental health
 
      
      Being there when the laughing stops
 
      
      A lecture on resilience
 
      
      COVID-19: being at home helps my depression and anxiety but the daily news does not
 
      
      COVID-19: what a time to come off my anti-depressants
 
      
      The withdrawal method
 
      
      Going away is no holiday for me
 
      
      Talking often helps you spot what is staring you in the face
 
      
      Philip Schofield, Frankie Bridge, you and me
 
      
      Life is tough at the moment but that’s ok
 
      
      Control freaks; dishwashers and Prince Harry
 
      
      My annual December downer
 
      
      