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By someone called Michael Tavon

31/10/2022

Pass this link around. People can be in internal turmoil and never let it be projected outwards. Reach out to your friends and family regularly, treat people with dignity and respect and don’t be afraid to smile at a stranger.

From the other end - if you find yourself struggling in any aspect: (including but not limited to)

- Loss of interest or withdrawal from activities

- Feeling hopeless. Such feelings may include feeling unnecessary guilt or worthlessness

- Feeling fatigued or change in sleep patterns

- Inability to concentrate

- Feelings of anxiety and panic for seemingly no reason

- Irritability and risky behavior

- Appetite and weight changes

- Lack of emotional control, including mood swings

- Feeling pessimistic

- Thoughts of death or su***de

If you notice any of these signs in yourself or someone else - don’t suffer in silence, it’s not weak or selfish. Contact the Samaritans on 116123 (free) or text SHOUT to 85258 24/7

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11/10/2022

Reach out to those around you. Words can go an awfully long way. Be good to one another 💙

12/08/2022

Food for the old grey matter 💙 stay hydrated and enjoy your evening!

09/08/2022

Good morning!
Have a fantastic Tuesday! Stay hydrated!

08/08/2022

Thought for the day :

06/08/2022

While browsing through a few websites to find some peoples opinions on what depression and mental health issues feel like to them,

I came across this and it’s very relatable:

((This too shall pass

For Sally Catherall from Tasmania, the heaviness of depression is what stays with her.

"Depression is the same as wading through a thick sludge of mud that is going south when you are travelling south. And sometimes you just have to wallow."

Sally has suffered severe depressive episodes from more than 40 years, and says there are two things she's learned from this experience.

"One, you don't want to die, you just want the pain to stop. And two, the pain will stop, even though you think it will go on forever, it won't."

You just have to wade or tread mud until it passes, says Sally.))

Best steps to take-
1) Talk to people about how you feel inside and what emotions are most prominent.
2) Try and be kinder to yourself, you can have peaks and troughs in emotion and mood - you are human.
3) If it all feels like it’s getting on top of you - seek professional help from your gp and/or from a local support group/charity.
4) If you are offered anti-depressants/mood stabilisers - take them and be patient as the results are not instant. (Treat them as you would an antibiotic)
5) Seek some kind of therapy/counselling alongside your medication - in my opinion this is paramount to your recovery and maintenance.

DO NOT worry about the ‘stigma’ involved. It’s an absolute nonsense to me that in 2022 some people still maintain the belief that you have to grit your teeth, carry your problems all on your own and that you’re weak if you need help. It’s the total opposite.

Have a fantastic week each and everyone of you. 💙

05/08/2022

Thought for the day, helps you to reframe things.

04/08/2022

In the current climate it’s very difficult to decide what to believe. One thing is for sure though - people are suffering and facing hardships.

Be transparent and confident to tell people if you are troubled - you are NOT a burden, it is FAR from being weak. In actual fact it is one of the most EMPOWERING things that you can EVER do. Like a weight being lifted. You’ll find that people around you will be mortified that you ever felt isolated or helpless - don’t let it be a situation of hindsight after something has happened.

Likewise - make sure you reach out to friends and family if they appear to be a bit of distant: that one text, call or message via whatever platform could be the difference between life and death. 💙 be there for each other.

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03/08/2022

Be that person 💙 we only get one go on this carousel

30/07/2022

We are all perfect in our imperfections, making mistakes and having rough days is a part of life. Be more kind to yourself

29/07/2022

Just a thought. Different perspective

28/07/2022