This is anxiety. This is depression.
Smiling through the pain to show up for your friends, family or colleagues.
You never always know what someone else is going through, so please Be Kind 🫶🏻
#MentalHealthAwareness
I’m going to donate £1 to Mind for every like this post receives (up to £100). I’m going to be doing this instead of buying Christmas cards this year, and on behalf of all my fellow MH buddies 💚💚💚
#TisTheSeason
#MentalHealthAwareness
It’s been a tough week. Depression has hit me quite bad but I know it’s temporary and I’ll climb out of it. Seeing family today to brighten the spirits. Being kind to myself as much as I can. I’m not a quitter 🫶🏻
#MentalHealthAwareness
The Weakest Link - it’s not the person who gets the question wrong, it’s the tit afterwards who says “bank” 🤦🏻♀️ 🤣
And yes, it’s Saturday night and I’m indoors watching TV by myself - and what?!
Wish there was a dating app for people who don’t actually want to play with people’s emotions and waste their time. Just have some balls and tell me the truth. Any decent guys left out there?? I’m sure girls are just as bad too. Ffs…
In the past week I matched with 8 guys on a particular dating app. I messaged each one and have I had even a single reply? Nope!
WTF is the point? This is why I can’t be arsed with these dating apps or trying to actually date anymore 😴
#dating
#datingapp
Happy Saturday folks! Thankfully that long arse week of work is done! Now to spend the day out with my little cherub; cinema, lunch and girly day 🩷💜👩👧
Going to the hospital to say goodbye to someone is a very weird feeling. The last time I did that it was for my ex partners Nan - over 15 years ago - more of a support than for me. Today though, it’s for my Stepdad. 😢 Emphysema is brutal and I’m just glad he’s in no more pain 💔
(2/2)… if/when it’s needed. This time away to focus on me has made me realise I need more counselling, so currently trying to arrange this with my previous therapist. Take care of yourself. Be kind to yourself. Mental Health can impact so much. Thanks for all the support 💚
I hate being a woman in this heat! Under boob sweat, basal body temperature increase, moody arse. Bring on some more autumnal vibes please. Done with “summer” 🍂 🎃 ☕️ 🍲 🍎
Back to work today after my time off following (for me) quite a severe depressive episode. I’m going back on my terms and I feel ready to get my life back in order. Home life is doing so much better and it goes to show how important it is that you take time for yourself… (1/2)
Going to the hospital to say goodbye to someone is a very weird feeling. The last time I did that it was for my ex partners Nan - over 15 years ago - more of a support than for me. Today though, it’s for my Stepdad. 😢 Emphysema is brutal and I’m just glad he’s in no more pain 💔
For my stepdad’s funeral, my Mum has written a poem to be read out by the celebrant. Her words are so heartwarmingly precious and she’s making me incredibly proud of her and how she’s coping so far 🙏🏻
My “baby” girl is 8 today 😱
Time to celebrate with the family and have an awesome day. She’s been through quite a lot this past year, so she deserves every second. 🎈🌈 🦄 🎂 💖
Patch test done. Greys will be gone in the next couple weeks 👏🏻
Seriously guys and gals - get a patch test. I had 2 at the same time and thank fook I did because one of them reacted within 3mins of walking out the salon! (I have a history 😂)
It really does make a big difference to my outlook on the future, when there is someone special around to share it with. Doesn’t mean I can’t be content with being single, but even just speaking to this person every day makes me super happy 😊🥰
Yet again, stamping out the toxicity in my life. I’m becoming a pro almost 🙄
I’m so done with being made to feel like the shittiest person. I won’t let anyone ruin all my good work it’s taken this past year, to get me to my good MH state, so you can go fuck yourself! 🖕🏻
I know there are a few of us going through some struggles at the moment, but deep down we are so much stronger than our fears. Know that you’re not alone and I’m here if you need or want to talk 🫶🏻💚
All I want is a nice guy, a family man, someone to come with me & my girl for day trips to the zoo/cinema/seaside, as well as holidays, but also someone who wants to spend time with just me & enjoys me, my company, sharing a few interests. Too much to ask?? 😂
It’s my big sis’ 40th birthday today. I remember when my Mum turned 40, so this is a huge deal to accustom to the fact my sister is now that age! So proud of everything she’s accomplished, she’s honestly my inspo and my best friend 🫶🏻
June so far ✅
Day with the family again, bbq at home, teaching my 3yo niece to make daisy chains, getting my 6mo nephew to sleep in my arms, lots of playtime with my little girlie-she loves her family so so much and it’s beautiful to watch 🫶🏻
Patch test done. Greys will be gone in the next couple weeks 👏🏻
Seriously guys and gals - get a patch test. I had 2 at the same time and thank fook I did because one of them reacted within 3mins of walking out the salon! (I have a history 😂)
This is me to a tee.
I don’t NEED you, but when I WANT you, I can guarantee you will feel and see how much I genuinely do.
Plus, being a Queen I get to wear a 👑
Now to find my King 👀
@charliersmith1
Whatever works and makes you feel better.
It just makes me laugh (or more 🙄), that people don’t have any comments on needing a cast on a broken arm, or paracetamol for a headache, or a plaster on a cut. Why does medication for mental health have to be so stigmatised?!
I’m freeeeeeeee! As much as I love my little girl and would have her 24/7 if I could, having some time for me and my MH is really my silver lining in the split with her Dad. So I now have 2.5 days completely to myself 💆🏻♀️ 🛁 🧹 🧼 🪴 🎨 🎥 🍿
Current dilemma: I need a break from dating, but I don’t want to be alone. I’m unhappy when I’m alone because I just have so much to give to someone, the right one. I don’t fucking understand why guys are insisting on absolutely crushing me into the ground 😢
Ironically, this Christmas feels like it’s gonna be harder than the last. Facing the reality of not seeing my little girl every day is damn fucking hard and it’s making me super emotional these past few days 💔
Had enough of being ill this year now! If it’s not mental it’s physical. Gimme a break pls! Got too much exciting stuff going on to be stuck in bed/in the house 🙏🏻🤢😷
How times have changed…
Xmas list writing 1990s: Grab the Argos catalogue and mark everything on every page
Xmas list writing 2020s: Nick. Junior. Adverts… 😒 Watch a tv show and say “oooh” or “hmmm” after every advert, whilst giving the side eye to Mum 👀
Definitely one of the best days of 2023 yesterday. Meeting my 2 day old nephew 💙💙💙💙 and having lots of cuddles! Who says I have to wait until new year for good times to begin? ☺️🥰
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#PTSDAwarenessMonth
Absolutely buzzing! When I completed my counselling earlier this year, I wrote an article for our work newsletter to share my experience. Had 2 colleagues start with counselling & this message through tonight. I wanted to help 1 person by ending the stigma & it’s happening 🥰
Low mood this afternoon. And he wonders why this came to an end? He says/does things that massively affect how I am going to feel for the day ahead. And I’m not even at home this weekend!! I am counting down the day he moves out like you wouldn’t believe!
For years, I’ve been sent emails that miss the 2nd E off my name & I let it slide each time! Today I sent 1 email, adding an E to someone’s name (for the first time!) & she called me out! Is this a thing now? I thought we just seethed about it to ourselves & moaned to others?! 🤣
It’s
#WorldMentalHealthDay
, a day that resonates with so many people around the globe - a lot of whom still don’t receive the right support and treatment. 💚💚💚
Please sign the petition for the UK Gov to reform our 40 year old MH Act: ..
Feeling a sense of accomplishment tonight, as I finished my counselling! Therapist is very happy with my progress & said some lovely words at the end which got me very emotional. Couldn’t have asked for a better counsellor, she’s been the light at the end of a very dark tunnel 🫶🏻
I need a holiday/break/getaway! Next year I wanna go somewhere I’ve never been before. Whether it’s via ✈️ or 🚂, I don’t mind! UK or abroad 🤷🏻♀️
Oh…yeah…first things first. I need some money! 😂
Oooh balloons 🎈
So happy to be back in even numbers again 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻
Already had the best birthday with my little girl giving me a beautiful bunch of flowers in bed & singing to me all by herself. Very proud Mum over ere 🥹❤️
Getting older is a privilege, so I’m embracing it 🤍