Erin Shields
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27. England. Poet. I have Bipolar, BPD & Anxiety. I’ve been writing since I was 18 as an outlet for my mental health.
I also have a Ko-Fi with more of my work: https://ko-fi.com/erin
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Art Therapy - How It Can Be A Useful Tool In Recovery.
I have always found solace in art based hobbies. There is just something about art that allows me to relax. I have felt this way ever since I was a teenager. I remember sitting in art class at school, I’d be so focused on the work at hand; a drawing, piece of pottery, a Warhol pop art reproduction. In that hour I would completely zone out from the world around me.
By Erin Shields6 years ago in Psyche
Positive Vibes For Handling Mental Illness During Quarantine.
During this time of uncertainty for those of us struggling with mental illness, this isolation can be devastating. Without access to our wider support networks and coping mechanisms, it can be a real struggle but music has always been there.
By Erin Shields6 years ago in Beat
Unpopular Opinion: Self Isolation Really Isn't That Bad.
As an introverted mentally ill disabled woman, I have to say all this self isolation talk it's really not that bad. I mean the pro's I don't have to socialise with people and make inane chats about boring topics, that I quite honestly couldn't give two hoots about.
By Erin Shields6 years ago in Lifehack
Trapped.
A poem I wrote a long time ago. This was before I was diagnosed with Bipolar and then Borderline Personality Disorder. It was my way back then to I guess vent a lot of what I had held inside for so long. It was such a cathartic release and this coping mechanism has stuck with me to this day. Now though I can find enjoyment in writing not just as a release but as a hobby, to improve my skills as well. If any of you are going through a hard time right now reach out to someone who'll listen and care. Get help I didn't do it soon enough. I wish I'd got help sooner but everything has a way of working itself out.
By Erin Shields6 years ago in Poets
Our Love Grew.
This is the second post I ever made on my poetry blog when I created it a little over three years ago now. I remember being so shy and nervous about letting a larger audience potentially see my work than the small UK poetry forum I had begun writing and sharing my poetry on when I was just 18. That site was a bit more private you couldn't just go on and view people's profiles and written works unless you were a member already.
By Erin Shields6 years ago in Poets
