To be honest I didn’t even realise it was World Mental Health Day today but I came home from work to see all of my social media newsfeeds bursting with people talking about either mental health in general or their own struggles. And I just felt like I had to have my little say too!
In my experience mental health can hit anyone and everyone at any time. I would be very surprised to hear that someone is able to go through life without some kind of mental health issue at some point in their life even if they don’t realise it at the time. This being so there is still such a big stigma to someone having mental health issues. I love the fact that on a day like today so many celebrities and people that others look up to are sharing their stories because it helps raise awareness and makes people realise they are not alone Believe me mental health struggles are lonely journey!!
Even though I have mainly made it through my rough patch of depression and anxiety some days I still suffer and want to self combust into a ball of flames as my foggy depressed head tries to return and the worry fills me with dread. Personally without my mental health struggles during university I wouldn’t have even started blogging and I would be a very different person today. I have found that blogging has helped me sort out my cloudy head and get me back on track. I hope people read my posts and find them useful because I know that I have found reading others posts has made me feel so much more normal and less alone. And lets be honest blogging is now one of my favourite things to do. You can find a few of my mental health blog posts here so you can take a look at my personal journey…
- Anxiety & Depression…
- Depression Stigmas…
- Anxiety & Depression 2…
- Home Sick…
- Self Belief…
- This time last year…
- Anxiety & Depression 3… (Plus a few more if you take a scroll through my posts)
That’s all I have to say on the matter today I am just so glad days like today are around as I raises so much awareness!!
Thanks for reading
Little Mayfly x
♡♡♡♡. I put a mental health post on today too (didn’t even realise it was mental health day and then i changed the title when I found out. Haha) Really important issue and I’m so happy you are not afraid to poat about it.
X Emma
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I knew it was a thing I just didn’t realise it was today x
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A fab post and very well said! “Every little helps” when it comes to raising awareness so you should be proud! 🙂
Caz x
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Thanks Caz xx
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Thank you so much for posting mental health related posts, Ive needed this more than ever today and I cant thank you enough. Xxx
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It’s no problem at all! I am just glad people can relate to them xx
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Thank you for this.
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This was a great post. I just wanted to let you know that I have nominated you for the liebster awards and I was wondering if you would like to take part in it. My blog post is linked below. Please let me know when you do it. xx
https://teenagegirlonlinesite.wordpress.com/2017/10/11/the-liebster-award/
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Thank you and thanks for the nomination I will check it out xx
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You’re welcome 🙂
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So relatable! I’ve recently started blogging through the same reasons as you – so reassuring to know it actually helps some what! x
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Thanks glad you can relate to this! Thanks for reading x
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You’re so brave for being open and sharing all your experiences. To everyone who’s experiencing mental illness, it’s not a joke and if you need help, please don’t be shy or afraid to seek help. Everything’s going to get better!
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I completely agree!!
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I feel its important to have this day to highlight mental health and how it can effect all of us. x
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Nice post
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Thanks x
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Wow, I missed mental health day. I’m very mad at myself for not knowing that.
I read your piece and had to start following you based on the same reasons… “Breaking The Stigma” that surrounds mental health.
I enjoyed this piece and very happy to come across your blog site.
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Thanks! Glad you can relate to my writing xx
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really lovely post on the importance of mental health awareness , sorry to hear you’ve also been through a rough patch and you are completely right , it can effect anyone x
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No Thanks to you for taking a look☺️x
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no problem x
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great post… i can relate.
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Frohe Weihnachten / Merry Christmas / Happy Holiday nn nnFrohe Weihnachten / Merry Christmas / Happy Holiday
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Thanks!
Merry Christmas
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Thank you… Best wishes to you, too!
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Well done for sharing something! Everyone sharing their own battles with mental health are so inspirational. Btw, I really love your blog and am an avid reader!
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I love that so many more figures in the public eye are more open about mental health and their own personal struggle. Just popped up to say I absolutely love your blog and I am so appreciative of you sharing your own battle to help other people feel less alone ❤
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It’s great to see people share their stories like this one, very open and honest..refreshing !
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