Real talk…

Hey everyone!

I am officially back, its been a while and I hope everyones doing okay!
This post is different to usual but prominent in many ways.

I have been taking some time off from my blog to regroup. I have had such amazing support from all over the world with the content i’ve put up but honestly, like many people, I came to a slump.

So, why is this post so prominent?

Well… I’ve struggled with mental health from my early teen years and I have found ways to cope with it but sometimes, life gets in the way and I’m thrown back into a whirlwind of uncontrollable emotions. I’m so lucky to have a tight circle of trusted friends and loved ones but sometimes it just takes time.

We have all faced a tough year and a bit with everything going on and it’s taken a toll on many individuals who never thought they would feel the way they do. I just want to remind people that you are not alone in this. Even still, wherever you are, we are moving forward but you don’t have to match that pace if you’re not personally ready. For me, during this time last year I was filled with a high level of anxiety, I went through CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) to lighten the load and it really helped. On the surface though, no one would see this, I was an optimistic soul with high energy.
Moving forward, I’m now ready to start resuming normalities where it’s safe to do so, I never thought i’d get there.

But its not just the pandemic, its the reprocussions.

Like many others I know, i’ve had my fair share of personal experiences that have affected my moods. Family matters, ‘love’ life and career decisions. These sometimes are taken more personally when you’re already feeling like you’ve overexerted yourself just to get through the day.
This is where my support system comes in. I am blessed as I said, to have understanding and empathetic individuals around me. We can trust each other to talk about anything, no matter the size of the problem, to get each other through. If any of those people are reading, I want to say a massive thank you, love you and that I am grateful for you!

So that’s where i’ve been… spending more time in bed, staring at the ceiling just overthinking. It doesn’t have to be forever though!
As we’re coming to the end of Mental health awareness week, I just want to continue raising awareness. A dedicated week highlights the issues but it takes years and months to recover, if at all. A gentle reminder to check in on your friends, even if you haven’t spoken in a while. Be kind to those who walk into your life, you never know what they might be going through personally. Open up to people, even if its just one. Bottling up only damages yourself and you might find that someone cares more than you realised.

Please check out these links for if you’re struggling or just need some guidance;
Mind UK
Mental Health Foundation
Britain Get Talking
Better Help

I am so pleased to be back though!
I will be posting sporadically until I get into the rhythm of balancing it with everyday life but I’m already working on some new content!

Stay safe and keep going everyone!