Mental health exists on a continuum. It is never static. We will all have periods of overwhelm or crisis and at other times can really thrive.Our emotional ‘weather report’ can change repeatedly in the same day.
Sometimes we can get ‘stuck’ in our way of being and there will be times when each and everyone of us may have been ‘not ok’.
This can present as overwhelming anxiety or depressed mood. It can show up as irritability or anger or exhaustion/insomnia or even pain (this really isn’t ‘all in your mind’). Feeling like a square peg in a round hole or feeling lonely is more common than you think. Neurodiversity is becoming more recognised but may have gone un noticed for years – reflecting the society of old. It is not unusual for the emotional climate to be a reflection of our brains hardwiring. Could this be ADHD or autism?
If any of the above resonates with you I would like to tell you:
You are not weak
You are not failing
You are not broken
You are not worthless
There is no shame in asking for help
The world is a better place for you being in it
If you need urgent help (emergency) call 999 or go to A&E (if you can) immediately. At times of distress the Samaritans provides a Freephone listening service offering support and comfort. Call 116 123 anytime.We have far more ability to influence and change our state of being and our response to stress and distress than we may have previously understood.You are not alone. If you would like to take back control of your mental wellness and need some support navigating through your current challenges please reach out – we all need help sometimes.
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Disclaimer: A private GP service is not a substitute or replacement for times when people need immediate or emergency care. Please use the appropriate care provider service (GP/111 in hours or 111/walk-in centre for out-of-hours minor/non-life threatening conditions or 999/AE if a serious accident or life-threatening emergency e.g. chest pain/severe difficulty in breathing, heavy bleeding).