So mental health is a taboo subject on the whole.
I totally get why people do not want to talk about it, if you have suffered with any type of mental health issues then I feel you would totally understand this. Damn it is one of the symptoms.
Feeling embarrassed, lost and unworthy, closing yourself off from family and friends.
Feeling that the emotions and thoughts you have are not "normal" and if anyone dared heard them, well this would be nothing short of your worst nightmare.
But now more and more people are talking and sharing their experiences, and this is a very brave, crucial and incredible step for humanity.
We are not alone, and I am writing this post with the current Heads Together #okaytosay campaign in mind.
I have links below to all my posts that have been widely praised, they all surround talking about ways to help with anxiety, and promoting self-love and care.
They are all written by me, a person who suffered with anxiety, panic attacks and feelings of worthlessness. I am someone who struggled for many years to deal with adult life.
Practising mindfulness techniques, talking, and writing helped me to become the person I am today.
A happy, strong, driven, confident (for the majority) person who hasn't suffered from a panic attack or feelings of deep sadness, or excessive worrying for a long while.
I am now hopefully a person, who can help others. A person who has been there, and knows that you can come out the other side, happier, stronger and live the life you crave, and most importantly deserve.
Ways to Alleviate Anxiety
Promoting Self-Love
Expectation Vs Reality
Embracing Our Differences
Happy to be Alive
Dealing with the Bad Days
Following your Passions & Dreams
The Biggest Battle - Your Inner Critic
The Daily Do's - Promoting Happiness
Thank you for reading, as always.
Helpful resource, and more about Heads Together can be found here
I totally get why people do not want to talk about it, if you have suffered with any type of mental health issues then I feel you would totally understand this. Damn it is one of the symptoms.
Feeling embarrassed, lost and unworthy, closing yourself off from family and friends.
Feeling that the emotions and thoughts you have are not "normal" and if anyone dared heard them, well this would be nothing short of your worst nightmare.
But now more and more people are talking and sharing their experiences, and this is a very brave, crucial and incredible step for humanity.
We are not alone, and I am writing this post with the current Heads Together #okaytosay campaign in mind.
They are all written by me, a person who suffered with anxiety, panic attacks and feelings of worthlessness. I am someone who struggled for many years to deal with adult life.
Practising mindfulness techniques, talking, and writing helped me to become the person I am today.
A happy, strong, driven, confident (for the majority) person who hasn't suffered from a panic attack or feelings of deep sadness, or excessive worrying for a long while.
I am now hopefully a person, who can help others. A person who has been there, and knows that you can come out the other side, happier, stronger and live the life you crave, and most importantly deserve.
Ways to Alleviate Anxiety
Promoting Self-Love
Expectation Vs Reality
Embracing Our Differences
Happy to be Alive
Dealing with the Bad Days
Following your Passions & Dreams
The Biggest Battle - Your Inner Critic
The Daily Do's - Promoting Happiness
Thank you for reading, as always.
Helpful resource, and more about Heads Together can be found here
I love you for doing these posts Ant. You're amazing and I'm so lucky I 'met' you through blogging xxx
ReplyDeleteThink the world of you babes. xxx
DeleteThese posts are so helpful and raising awareness on important topics. Thank you for sharing and I agree with Gemma above, I am also glad I met you! The posts you write are so REAL xxx
ReplyDeleteAh thank you Annie, you're a little pleasure too babes. xx
DeleteSuch an important post, thank you xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Laura :o) xxx
DeleteThis is a very important post. The stigma around mental health needs to be removed - it's always good to talk xx
ReplyDeleteBeautylymin
Thank you for reading. xxx
DeleteThis is amazing, I love your posts and you are so incredibly helpful, can't agree more with Gemma and Annie, I am so lucky to have "met" you, it was in fact Gemma who told me about you so I have her to thank xxxx
ReplyDeleteThis is very fitting for me right now.
ReplyDeleteKaren x
JinksyBeauty x
I loved this post. When my depression for was really and my anxiety I started my blog and I couldn't believe how many in the same situation turned to blogging. It is amazing to talk to people who understand.
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Thanks for sharing all this info and resources. It's definitely a difficult subject to write about. I find it so hard putting my feelings into words when my MH is at its worse.
ReplyDeleteIf it wasn't for people like you Ant, brave enough to speak out and talk about your personal battles, we possibly still wouldn't be talking about mental health issues at all x
ReplyDeleteI love these posts! I'm so glad that more people are helping others by sharing their stories z
ReplyDeleteI love that you share these types of posts!
ReplyDeleteDena | Dena Jayne | Bloglovin xo
Thanks for sharing these, you have done some amazing posts that I will come back to when I need them x
ReplyDeleteCass | CassandraMyee
I'm glad people are talking about it more - it's not so taboo! x
ReplyDeleteIt's so good to see people being open with MH, and it's great to bring awareness xx
ReplyDeletehttp://www.styleandsplurging.net
Your posts are wonderful babe, you're an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGeorgia x
www.georgiahathaway.co.uk
What a well written and important post!
ReplyDeleteThank you for a, doing this and b, being so open. I feel sharing and talking about mental illness is the only way the stigma will ever be removed x
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