Yolanda speaks to actress, model and activist Lucy Jackson about the reality of living with BPD. Trigger Warning: In this episode, Lucy talks about her experiences with honesty. Therefore, some content may be distressing. If you need help with any of the themes covered please see the resources below:
Mind - Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm) Website: www.mind.org.uk
No Panic - Voluntary charity offering support for sufferers of panic attacks and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Offers a course to help overcome your phobia or OCD. Phone: 0844 967 4848 (daily, 10am to 10pm). Calls cost 5p per minute plus your phone provider's Access Charge. Website: www.nopanic.org.uk
Papyrus - Phone: 0800 068 4141 (Monday to Friday), 10am to 10pm, and 2pm to 10pm (on weekends and bank holidays). Website: www.papyrus-uk.org.
Sane - Phone: 0300 304 7000 (daily, 4.30pm to 10.30pm) www.sane.org.uk/textcare. Website: www.sane.org.uk/support
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Guest: Lucy Jackson: www.instagram.com/lucyannajackson
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver