Megan
40, Kent
I moved away from the stress of London, and following my dream of being an artist.
Fave Film
True Romance
Fave Animal
Stingray
What helped me
Yoga
Helped me massively to calm down. I go to classes at Margate Hotpod Yoga. All the teachers there are amazing but the owner of it, Meegan Bradley, is particularly awesome.
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New Career
Took up a new career as an artist - a new focus that I was always meant to do really
Talking Therapy
Still do now, great to share. I speak to a talking therapist over the phone every two weeks. It’s been a huge help to have that support particularly in the last year in the aftermath of my mum's death.
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Meditation
Meditate and realise the difference between thoughts and reality. I see yoga as a form of meditation too so I guess this is where I started it and learnt about the power of the mind and body to heal itself with a little guidance. I use the headspace app.
I burn a load of incense. I also go for early morning sunrise and sunset walks along the coast. Listened to kundalini chants and chilled out tunes.
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Exercise
A great release. I LOVE spin and kettle bell classes at my local gym, Urban Fitness in Margate. I get on better with classes and love the music in group sessions too. I find the whole group thing really uplifting and the instructors are tough but incredible. We have a laugh but we work really hard too.
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My Story
It led to a psychotic episode. I had to leave my job and move away from the stress of London.
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Where I am now
Calmer, happier, more in control. Pursuing my dream as an artist. Great friends and support network like never before.
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