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One of the areas that people find most comforting and supportive are the sometimes harrowing but often inspiring personal stories that our readers email in to us. On the one hand it is great to have professional opinions and information on certain areas, but sometimes people find great solace in relating to a real life story and the experiences of others. There is so much power in an authentic and sincere personal story that can’t be replicated by medical or professional language. They can allow us to realise that although we are all individuals, we often face common challenges. These personal stories are the central nervous system of this website. They highlight the very real implications of everyday life, how sometimes it can get on top of us, but also how we can learn to cope and triumph, and see how incredible humans can really be. Would you like to share your story?

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A Lust For Life | Mental Health Charity Ireland
URGENT HELP
A Lust for Life does not provide crisis support, so if you or someone you are concerned about is in crisis and needs help urgently, please contact
Pieta House
PIETA HOUSE
1800 247 247
.........................................................................
Childline
SAMARITANS
116 123 (ROI & UK)
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Samaritans
CHILDLINE
1800 666666
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Howaya! We hope you’re enjoying A Lust for Life. While you are here… can we ask you a favour?
We know, we know, pop ups are absolutely no craic. But seeing as you are here anyway, which means you must be a sound head, we thought we’d tap you on the shoulder and ask for your help
We rely on the generosity of the public to fund our work and so far together we have achieved great things! Please do continue to support us so we can provide future generations in Ireland with the resources to recognise and talk about their emotions, and equip them to navigate the ever-changing world around them as they grow
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This October, we’re calling on people across Ireland to join our tribe, Rise Up and Lace Up for A Lust for Life! Take on 150km your way - walk, run, jog, cycle, or swim - every kilometre you move brings us closer to a world where every young person in Ireland has the tools to look after their own minds.
Lace Up
for A Lust for Life
This October, we’re calling on people across Ireland to join our tribe, Rise Up and Lace Up for A Lust for Life! Take on 150km your way - walk, run, jog, cycle, or swim - every kilometre you move brings us closer to a world where every young person in Ireland has the tools to look after their own minds.
We’re asking you to raise a minimum of €150 (that’s €1 for every kilometre) which will go directly into creating life-changing mental health education for schools across Ireland.