Acknowledge.

Hello readers.

It's been a while, but it has been hectic.

I decided exactly what I wanted to post 2 nights ago after chatting with a best friend, however, that was followed by a couple of days of lows so it went out the window.

It's back now. I'm ready to say 'fuck you' to the lows of the last few days and blog another positive post!

I know ... shock, she's smiling.

It's becoming common knowledge back home (England) that my attitude has changed over the last few months.

My best friend approached me saying that she'd been told about how more outgoing I am.

How I'm more positive and pushing myself forward in things I would normally hide away from.

In all honesty, it didn't really occur to me until it was mentioned, that ... I have been changing.

I'm not telling you that mental health magically cures itself over night. It doesn't and I wish it did but heck ... this is life and generally life does suck. We have to suck it up.

However, we can work with what sucks, we can work around it and pull ourselves together even if just for a split second.

Anyway, I'm going off subject.

I proceeded to describe myself as having a new outlook on my life.

I told of how I came back to the UAE with a change in attitude in a view to enjoy myself and make the most of the life we currently have.

I've been doing that. I have many days where the thought of leaving the house is unbearable but it's not everyday like it used to be.

I'm going out, I'm making friends, I'm holding conversations without scowling at someone and walking away.

My positivity is growing.

I'm a true believer that depression doesn't just vanish. It doesn't decrease and disappear over time.

It's always there and always will be, certain issues will always trigger it but positivity and happiness can outshine it!

That is what is happening right now. I'm distracting myself from the demons having their evil tea party in my head.

I am yet to figure out what exactly triggers the voices in my head to surface but I hope that over time Ill be able to and continue to control the negative thoughts.

I think the whole point of this post is to show you that mental health really does need acknowledgement!

To the sufferers:- shout about it. Tell someone how shit you feel (however scary that may be).

Tell your loved ones when you've had a great day because chances are they worry about you and that information would be of great relief.

To the supporters:- take notice. Is someone distant? Is someone being a complete bitch and ditching on you? Maybe something else is going on?

Do you know someone who suffers from mental health demons? Suddenly they seem happy? ... don't assume they are cured. Praise them for the progress they are making but always be there for them because it only takes a second for those demons to come crawling over their shoulders again!

This started off as seeming pretty pointless, and just mimicking my last post but I feel it's ended just perfectly.

Acknowledge mental health. Stop dismissing it.

Mental health matters. You matter.

To my best friend, my husband, my family & friends.

You matter and so do I. I wouldn't be here without you fighting my corner and acknowledging my highs as well as my lows.

The Anxious Mother x

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Happy Friday x