Mindful F*ck Off Therapy for #MadCovid

What a year it's been and what a mortifying number of unfinished blog posts are heaped up in my drafts box. Who knows, I may one day finish something of substance before I shuffle off the earth in a covidious heap. 

Until then, and just for fun, here's a 2-minute Mindful F*ck Off Therapy session that I made for my pals at MadCovid, a community of friends working together on mental health service user/survivor led projects during COVID19.

If by chance you are miraculously healed by the power of my Peer-Guided F*ck Offs and want to show your appreciation, you are welcome to stick ten-bob in the MadCovid Hardship Solidarity Fund to help folks who are facing particular struggles during the current crisis. 

If you're struggling financially right now and identify broadly as someone who is mad, or has mental illness, or neurodivergent conditions, you are welcome to make an application to the fund. 

The @MadCovid team would also love you to join in and get friendship and support from the team and their followers - look out for #MadCovidChat on Twitter.

And now it's time to settle down with some gentle breathing exercises GUARANTEED* to heal you from any distress.

*not really guaranteed. Take responsibility for yourselves! 😂






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