My Mental Health Journal

I wasn’t sure last night whether continue with this blog following a comment from someone yesterday telling me to “Man Up”.

But today it’s TimeToTalk Day. So why should I be made to shut up and “give it a rest” when we’re being asked to start a conversation on how we’re feeling? I was overwhelmed with positive comments yesterday following that negative remark from someone who has clearly never suffered any kind of mental health issue. I don’t just do this blog for me, I’m trying to reach out to others to let them know they are never alone in their battle with mental health. We all have to pull together and help one another as much as we can.

It can be a dark and lonely place when dealing with depression and anxiety, you feel like you can’t escape it especially when the voice inside your head is constantly telling you that you aren’t good enough, you’re a disgrace, you’re embarrassing etc. Talking to someone, doesn’t matter who, can help escape your demons, even if it’s just for a short time, it helps you to reconnect with other people and stops you from sitting along overthinking.

I will keep this blog going, I won’t hide away from idiots, they won’t win. I shall just focus on all the positivity I’ve received in doing this and that is more than enough of a good reason to keep going.