I have been thinking about writing a blog for a while but if I am completely honest it has taken this long for me to feel comfortable enough with my illness to speak about it out loud. As I have gradually started to chat with friends about what I'm going through, there is rarely an occasion when that friend hasn't known another friend or family member who has been through something similar. I now realise that mental health and its stigma boils down in part to people like me who have been or who are going through it and still feel ashamed or embarrassed holding their hands up and saying "yes, that's me!'. I've decided it's time to break the mould, to be proud of the person I am and to share my experiences in the hope that if it helps or changes just 1 persons perceptions, I'll be pleased!
How I got here and the crazy life that preceded my breakdown will need to be shared over a few chapters as there is a lot to write but I also want to help other people recognise triggers of anxiety, stress & depression and give some helpful advice on what you can do either if you can feel your life heading in this direction or if you read my blog and feel like you are going through something similar.
I am a very normal, 30 year old girl and I am proof that nobody is indestructible and this can happen to any of us at any time. I'd be really interested in your feedback and comments and look forward to sharing more with you soon!
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