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How being under the care of the Crisis team has helped my mental health

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A short while ago, I had a breakdown. I had been struggling for six weeks with mania, an episode which occurred due to my diagnosis of bipolar disorder type 1.

'I woke up one morning completely freaked out'

The mania saw me do things such as spending a lot of money, being incredibly irritable, having trouble sleeping and making reckless decisions.

After six weeks of what felt like non-stop chaos inside of my head, I crashed.

After a drink with my friend, I’d returned home, and I made the decision that I didn’t want to be here anymore.

Nothing triggered that decision,… Read the full story


12 tattoos inspired by your favourite Netflix shows

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If there’s one thing we all like to do when we have no other plans, it’s binge on Netflix. 

metro illustrationsSo much of getting better is admitting that you can't do everything alone

And while there are a tonne of shows to choose from – there are a few gems that always seem to get everyone talking – such as Orange is the New Black, 13 Reasons Why and Stranger Things.

In fact, some people love these shows so much that they go as far as to get them inked onto their skin forever. After seeing some of these inkings, we’ve got… Read the full story

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has just announced a new nighttime display

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Forget gin and tonic lollies, barbeques and sunbathing in mermaid pool floats – this summer, coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, is a whole new Harry Potter night-time experience.

You can now eat and drink like Ariel at this magnificent mermaid cafe

Universal Studios Hollywood has officially announced that The Nighttime Lights, an ‘all-new spectacle with dazzling lights and music’ is coming on 23 June.

Hogwarts adventurers will be able to watch as projections are cast against a majestic backdrop from Hogsmeade Village.

Potterheads can wave their wands in the air as Hogwarts’ four houses – Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff… Read the full story

If you want to make proper gains, try protein blending

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You might want to start blending your soy and whey (Picture: Pexels)

The fitness world is obsessed with protein.

Walk into any gym and you’ll see loads of people walking around, chugging protein shakes in between reps.

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We’ve got protein-enriched chocolate bars. Protein crisps. Protein cookies.

And while whey protein products have been around for ages, it’s only relatively recently that vegan proteins have moved into the mainstream.

More and more of us are becoming aware of our dairy consumption, even if we aren’t strictly vegan.

But if you’re opting for pea protein because you think it’s… Read the full story

How to have a threesome: 8 essential things you should know

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Threesomes are a tricky prospect. Not only do you have to circumnavigate the politics of the situation, but you also need to think about positions, politeness, and finding the perfect pair of partners.

So let me take you by the hand and give you some essential tips before you start…

1. The lingo

Some basic admin here: FFM = Two women, one man. MMF = Two men, one woman. I’m sure I don’t need to spell out any more, other than T for transgender.

2) How to ask your partner

Whatever your sex or gender, telling your partner – especially a long-term one – that you want… Read the full story

This smart handbag will tell you when it’s lost and charge your phone

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It can charge your phone with or without a wire (Picture: FYB London)

My phone’s battery lasts for about three songs before going kaput.

metro illustrationsSo much of getting better is admitting that you can't do everything alone

And if I want it to last any longer, I have to commit to bringing a tangle of wires everywhere I go in the hope of finding power point somewhere.

But what if your bag was a power bank?

A new eerily-futuristic handbag on Kickstarter can charge your phone just by your putting it in one of the bag’s pockets.

And using Bluetooth, it’ll tell you when its lost by… Read the full story

Cyclist saves a lost kitten by tucking him in his shirt and he can’t stop licking him

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A few days ago, Brazilian cyclist, Viitor Fonseca, was out for a ride when he came across a tiny orphaned kitten.

And like any warm-hearted human, he wanted to help.

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But he didn’t have anything to carry the animal in because, cycling. So rather than leaving the scrawny little tabby to fend for himself, Viitor decided to tuck him into his lycra suit.

And surprisingly, the kitten was cool with it.

Primark have released a highly-pigmented eyeshadow palette for just £4

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Primark has been taking the fashion industry by storm, what with their latest bridal collection and duplicate Prada shoes.

metro illustrationsSo much of getting better is admitting that you can't do everything alone

But it seems they’re now moving away from clothing, instaead creating some rather impressive makeup products.

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Debuting in the makeup series is the Bronze eyeshadow palette, called ‘ ‘Bronze’ – a cheap alternative to designer brand compacts that is perfect for summer.

With 10 hues, ranging from charcoal to midnight blue, alongside featuring some glittery neutral colours, the palette… Read the full story


15 things all 90s kids did after school

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Constant tape rewinding was a common event during 90s post school activities

90s kids had the best after-school activities. Fact.

You could either laze around in front of the modest-size TV and watch as many episodes of Blue Peter, Art Attack, Rugrats and Arthur as your parents allowed. Or you might practise the latest yo-yo tricks, and then, of course, consume a hearty serving of Findus Crispy Pancakes.

So kids of today might think that they are cool what with their fancy tech, their apps, and Netflix, but nothing can beat the exhilarating thrill of a particularly risky game of knock, door, run.

So here are 15 things all 90s kids did after school…

1. Watched Newsround

Of course,… Read the full story

Cher at 71: Her most incredible outfits in pictures

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Beats what we have planned for after-work drinks (Picture: Harry Langdon/Getty Images)

Only yesterday, Cher’s latest outfit caused Piers Morgan to spill tea on himself.

Obasi ShawHarvard student submits rap album as final thesis, passes with honours

Complete with glittering strings of beads and nipple pasties, the singer proved that she’s still doing what she’s done best for more than five decades; shocking and dazzling fans with leathery, feathery and skin-baring outfits that we couldn’t imagine anyone else pulling off.

Now at 71, it hardly seems that she’s going to cast it all aside for a set of pearls and charity shop cashmere – if the rest of… Read the full story

Gatsby is a new dating app that runs a background check on your matches

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Dating apps are full of annoying people.

Those who put their Uber ratings in their bios. Guys who pose next to cars that they blatantly don’t own. Women who take mirror selfies like it’s 2007.

Gatsby is a new dating app that runs a background check on your matches

But there are also darker characters waiting to match with you.

Crimes committed against dating app users are apparently on the rise.

The National Crime Agency has said that rapes linked to online dating rose from 33 in 2009 and 184 in 2014 (85% of which were women) – and that number’s growing.

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Greggs celebrated its new salads by making women wear vegetable outfits, of course

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Greggs are doing salads now so they made women wear some vegetable outfits
You are what you eat, hey? Guys? (Picture: Greggs)

However much I love spinach, I still don’t think I’d wear socks made from it.

Cher outfitsCher at 71: Her most incredible outfits in pictures

But Greggs isn’t heeding my advice and instead has dressed women in vegetables to celebrate its new salad range.

Wearing pieces made of 5,000 lettuce leaves, 200 cabbages, 150 chillies and 150 peppers, women made appearances in favourite London destinations such as Carnaby Street and Regent Street.

Presumably having to dodge hungry workers on their lunch breaks while doing so.

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All students finishing school will be able to relate to these two teens watching Family Guy in class

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Whether in high school, college or university, we’ve all been there: Far too tired to take notes in class and so instead, we scroll through social media or watch Netflix while pretending to take notes.

Cher outfitsCher at 71: Her most incredible outfits in pictures

It’s May, which means students are either finishing their classes or anxiously waiting for the summer holidays to commence in just a few weeks.

This also means students are struggling to get through the last of their work – with some giving up altogether, deciding to do anything other than focus.

Which is exactly what Ethan Wright and… Read the full story

Catholic student writes 127 page essay on why ‘gay marriage is fabulous’

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When this Missouri Catholic High School student was given the assignment to write a ‘Summa Theologica’ style paper in which he was asked to write an essay explaining why the church’s stance against homosexuality is correct, he knew he wouldn’t be able to hand in what his teacher was expecting.

Cyclist saves a kitten by tucking him in his shirt and he can't stop licking him

In a post on Reddit, user averagesmurf explained that after being assigned this essay, he spend fifteen minutes talking about how the bible ‘isn’t a condemnation of homosexuality’ and how it in ‘all ways affirms… Read the full story

Storing your Champagne in the fridge could be ruining its taste

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Those buckets aren’t all for show after all (Picture: Pexels)

If you’re lucky enough to have a bottle of Champagne ready to pop, chances are you’ve been storing it in the fridge.

To keep it cool, of course.

Wine in bucketStoring Champagne in the fridge could be ruining its taste

But besides stopping it going warm, it’s not doing the bottle any good at all according to Moët & Chandon’s wine quality manager.

Marie-Christine Osselin told The Huffington Post that unless we’re planning on popping it within a few days, we shouldn’t stick it in the fridge at all as it could ruin the drink’s… Read the full story


Top 10 vegan dishes to devour in Mexico City

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You won’t have to look far to get some animal-free treats (Picture: Getty Images)

Mexico City is fast becoming one of the top vegan destinations on the planet, with everything from street tacos to fancy restaurants all getting in on the plant-based food game.

To celebrate the revolution, we have compiled a top-10 list featuring the very finest animal-free treats across the whole metropolitan area.

From traditional food carts beside the bustling, car-clogged avenues, to trendy eateries with shaded courtyards in the city’s ritzier areas, there is no shortage of vegan food for citizens and visitors alike.

So let’s start the countdown of the top 10 meat-free treats in Mexico City…

10. Elk Vegan BistroRead the full story

Vietman and Cambodia too commercialised for you? Try Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s beach paradise

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Phu Quoc, an emerging South East Asia holiday hotspot is, despite rapid development, still only half-built, for all intents and purposes.

The infinite stretch of white sand known as Long Beach may be lined with hotel resorts vying for guests, and the new international airport – opened in 2012 – is a significant improvement on the old regional landing strip, but there’s plenty here that remains unfinished, or not yet started at all.

Why you need to add Vietnam to your bucket list

Phu Quoc’s big selling points are stunning beaches perfect for lazing, inviting waters ideal for dipping, and tiny islets to the south designed for chilled exploration. Life here wouldn’t know how to rush even if the world’s fate depended on haste.

Nevertheless, this tiny rock in the Gulf of Thailand does have more to offer than postcard perfect sandy stretches and abundant reefs for snorkelling and scuba.

Here’s how you can fully immerse yourself… Read the full story

The entire country of Sweden is now on Airbnb, so that’s fun

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Sweden, as in the entire country of, has listed itself on home rental site Airbnb. 

The Intergalactic Bath Bomb is Lush's #1 best selling product and it's easy to see why

In explanation, Airbnb shared the following statement:

‘Allemansrätten – or the freedom to roam – is a principle protected by Swedish law that gives all people the right to be free in Swedish nature.

‘In other words, Swedish nature isn’t just a piece of land with trees and lakes and cliffs – it’s a home with all the necessities and amenities that any great home should have.

‘It’s a place where you can eat berries from the… Read the full story

The Intergalactic Bath Bomb is Lush’s #1 best selling bomb and it’s easy to see why

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Lush is a wonderland of bathtime treats.

Bombs. Massage bars. Soaps. Shower jellies. You name it, they’ve got it – in all kinds of mad flavours and sparkling incarnations.

Wine in bucketStoring Champagne in the fridge could be ruining its taste

But there’s one product that has fizzed its way to the top of the pile, outselling everything else in the store.

One that satisfies all our unicorn-glitter-rainbow bathtime dreams.

One that keeps exploding with colour until the very end.

And that’s Lush’s Intergalactic Bath Bomb (£4.25).

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Doesn’t sound familiar?

Relatively unassuming looking until you drop it into the… Read the full story

Teens are wearing their mum’s old prom dresses to their own proms

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Prom might be a new-ish addition to British teenage life, but in the US it’s a long running tradition.

MAC release limited edition lip kits in iconic red

And because American teens have been going to prom for decades, millions of US women have a prom dress stashed in their attic, probably in a garment bag, gathering dust.

Which is why this year’s trend, for wearing your mother’s slightly updated prom dress, is so lovely. Like wearing your mother’s wedding dress, it’s a beautiful tribute as well as a really practical way for an amazing dress to get a second outing.

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