Mental Health Matters

31/03/2025

31/03/2025

31/03/2025

“It’s ok to not know the next steps. It’s enough to hang in there” This is accurate to a tee! You aren’t expected to have everything figured out. It is more than ok, not to mention perfectly normal!, to be unsure about a whole host of things. You might not be sure about the future of your romantic relationship, you may be doubting if you wish to continue the current job you have or you could be uncertain if the medication you are on for a health issue is working. Whatever the issue, it is ok not to know. Is it nice? Not really, no. It is unsettling initially but we have to learn to be ok with the unknown. We often fret and stress over finding a solution when, more often than not, we simply need to just be in the moment for a while. Perhaps we need to wait a little while and be in the moment with the problem/discomfort/concern for a while with the acknowledgement alone that we aren’t happy/content/fulfilled or whatever the emotion is. This really should be the first step. Maybe then we can explore alternatives, look into them further and then, by process of elimination, attempt what we deem a viable solution. Please do not worry. Whatever the problem, worrying will not solve or ease it. I know it is easier said than done but it is not impossible to worry far less; ideally not at all. Let things settle, feelings develop and ideas flow naturally. Learn to be ok with not having the answers. It will take the pressure of immensely. Have faith in your ability to find a way forward in your own time.

31/03/2025

“You’re not selfish for distancing yourself from those who drain you!” Please, if you do one thing to start the week well, adopt this attitude! If someone, anyone, is taxing your mind, disturbing your peace and/or not proving good or positive for your mental health then get away and fast! It does not matter who this person is or their connection to you. It could even be someone really close to you such a parent, sibling or your partner. Just because we are connected to someone, have a shared history or DNA does not mean that the dynamics cannot change. We outgrow people as harsh as that mat sound. Life changes us and someone we once were on the same page with might now seem like they’re a totally different book now! What I mean is that life shapes us all differently and our experiences, inevitably, mean our thought, opinions and attitudes change. It is not a bad thing to simply not connect with someone anymore. That is the ‘nicer’ event in relation to this quote. The less pleasant is when someone truly is unpleasant. Don’t just keep your distance, get away fully! I know this is not always easy or practical but we must take all the steps we can to protect our wellbeing! Whatever the circumstances, if being around someone is not working anymore then do not ever feel bad for terminating your contact with them. It is ok. You wouldn’t keep your hand on a burning surface or stand in the way of a reversing vehicle right? So please safeguard you mind in the same way you would defend yourself physically!

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30/03/2025

We really need to allow ourselves to 'just be'. However we are feeling, whatever we choose to do and whoever we choose to be around etc are all ok! We don't need to justify ourselves nor do we need for others to grant us permission to do whatever we need to do. Please guys, stop being hard on yourselves. Living with a mental illness is so draining and hard going without giving ourselves an extra headache by chastising ourselves over how we feel. Listen up...it is more than ok to feel however you feel and do whatever you need to do! Be kind to yourself! Be patient as you navigate this tough old journey that is life. Please treat yourself as you would a friend!

30/03/2025

I love this and think it is so comforting; like a wordy metaphorical hug. Life can really grind us down at times especially when we are fighting mental illness and attempting to rebuild our lives. It can be such a tough process and, even though you know it's for the best, making changes can be very tough and overwhelming. The message in this graphic is so important. We do really need to trust that everything will be ok eventually. We must be patient and kind with ourselves. We should stop comparing ourselves to others and remember that our journey in life is every bit as unique as our fingerprint. Try to keep focused on what matters to you and where you want your life to go. Have faith in yourself and believe you have the power to achieve your dreams.

30/03/2025

30/03/2025

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