Ellen and Yvette speak to Seaneen Molloy about her history of self-harm. Seaneen was dismissed by doctors, she was accused of attention seeking, and she had to (and still has to) always wear long-sleeved jumpers, even in the summer! If you have any requests for things you’d like Ellen and Yvette to talk about, please […]
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Boys and girls of the world… Have you ever heard of premenstrual dysphoric disorder? No? Well, this episode is for you! Sophia Pektar suffers from premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Ellen and Yvette chat to her about the emotional stress, failures of her doctor and having babies.
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James Woods suffers from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or as it is more commonly known, ADHD. Ellen and Yvette chat to James about how he copes with his complex cocktail of dyslexia, incredible superpowers and having too many tabs open on the internet. If you have any requests for things you’d like Ellen and Yvette
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Yvette and Ellen speak with Tina Campbell, who lived in a mental health unit having made several attempts to kill herself… No dressing gown, no pizza and no medication. If you have any requests for things you’d like Ellen and Yvette to talk about, please get in touch with yvette.caster@metro.co.uk.
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Vicky Chandler chats to Ellen and Yvette about health anxiety. We learn how obsessive thoughts about an illness can lead to ill health and how CBT can help break the cycle. If you have any requests for things you’d like Ellen and Yvette to talk about, please get in touch with yvette.caster@metro.co.uk
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14 Aug 2017, 09:00FacebookTwitter Headliner Embed Bethany Allan suffers from Borderline personality disorder (BPD). Working in the tech industry, this illness means she can find it difficult to manage her emotions effectively. How will she manage to handle METRO.CO.UK’s Yvette and Ellen? Very well, it would seem…
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Yvette and Ellen sit down in the park with writer, Emily Reynolds, to chat about some of the practical things people can do to overcome their own mental health issues! Emily has written about her depression, bipolar disorder and issues with hallucinations in her latest book, A Beginners Guide To Losing Your Mind.
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Erica Crompton suffers from Schizophrenia. She’s had difficulty holding down a job, battled with maintaining friendships and struggled to explain her illness to her parents. Stay in touch with Yvette and Ellen online: twitter.com/mentallyyrs.
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Ellen and Yvette speak with Imi Groome, who has suffered from Fugue State, a rare and horrible mental health issue. Join the three girls at Bills in West London as they talk relationships, silly moments and googling your own illness.
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“When you lose weight, people tell you that you look good”. Comedian Dave Chawner speaks to Ellen and Yvette about his anorexia. It can take a long time to develop a mental health issue, but even longer to deal with it.
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Following his mother’s suicide, Ollie Aplin’s late teens were obviously incredibly tough. But his breakdown and depression came much later in life. Ellen and Yvette speak to Ollie about coming to terms with death, the power of running and the Mind Journals movement.
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Kate Leaver is a journalist, author, and former professional fairy. Ellen and Yvette chat to Kate about her bipolar one – when’s a good time to make massive life decisions, when’s a good time to sleep outside on the street and when’s a good time to take your meds!
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