British OT Student

Ta da! Finding my adult colouring book very therapeutic :)

South Wales teen 'could not go out' due to social anxiety http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-33622033 Social anxiety disorder is much more than being anxious in social situations. For me it took away my ability to do the most basic everyday tasks like food shopping and using public transport. I also lost contact with all of my friends and I was unable to go off to university. It took many years of support from my GP and other mental health professionals to get to where I am now i.e. starting an OT degree in September. As the above article states: "It is one of the least likely anxiety disorders to get better on its own," If you have SA, please don't be afraid to seek professional help. It CAN be overcome in time :)

Adult colouring books are everywhere at the moment. They're supposed to help combat stress and anxiety. I'm going to do a bit of colouring in every night before I go to bed - rather than looking at my phone - in order to relax and prepare my mind for sleep. I'll post another picture when I've finished this one :)

Calling all occupational therapists. When I tell people that I'm going to study occupational therapy they tend to pull a face and say 'eh, what's that?' I find it difficult to formulate an answer that does the profession justice. If you're an OT or an OT student I would love to hear how you define what you do :)