My name is Olivia and I'm 26 years old. 

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I've decided to start this blog after thinking about doing it for around a year. So many people in my life have been, are being and will be in the future, affected by mental health issues in some way. I think it's important that people start talking more and maybe even start to understand more, and reach out for help.

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You are not alone in feeling lost, lonely, confused about the future, unhappy with how you look, worried about going out in public, suddenly inexplicably tired, irritable, upset or anything else along the way.

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Growing up is such an exciting time, but it's also really difficult sometimes and most of us need to start being a bit more ok with that. I've started this blog with the hope that maybe even one person will read a post, realise they aren't so strange or alone after all, and have a slightly better day. 

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How it works 

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The plan behind this is that you use the contact section below if you'd like to write in with an article - as long or as short as you like, in whatever form you like, then please do! This blog will only work if people feel able to contribute.

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I hope to post around one topic per month, talking about anything from loss, anxiety and low mood to OCD, eating disorders and everything in between.

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Anonymity

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All articles will be published anonymously but if you are worried about this in any way or also wish to remain anonymous to me, please feel free to create a new email address with no personal details in, or use a website that generates anonymous emails

- your email will be sent from an anonymous sender email address (tried and tested). All you need to do is write your article and send it to oliviamindsmatter@gmail.com

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If you have any suggestions then please do write in on the contact box - this is a work in progress! Hopefully this will be a helpful reading space for at least one person out there.

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Olivia x