Mind | MoonlightGrey

I haven’t been writing for a while. I’ve been working and getting back into university life, which has had its ups and downs.

But currently, I’m enjoying my life.

I thought this week would be the best time to get back to my blogging, as it is Mental Health Awareness Week.

I’ve spoken about my Anxiety issues many times, on my blog and in normal life. I imagine people get sick of hearing it to be honest. But what they may not realise is, I may mention it once in a day, but I think about it a thousand times more. It’s a constant thought, thinking of how you’re going to feel, react, and act.

This is why I support Mental Awareness Week!

There’s a large sense of taboo about the words ‘Mental Health Issues’, simply because of the word ‘Mental.’

Many people look at someone who is open about their mental issues, and think ‘Oh God, I don’t want to get involved with them!’ That’s why half the time people don’t notice that 1 in 4 actually suffer from Mental Health issues any given year… because people are ashamed to admit they suffer!

I was once really struggling with my mental health, and the issue of what others thought was probably making it worse. The amount of times I’ve asked, ‘When do I tell them…?’ in fear I’ll be cast aside in case I’m unbearable to be with. Once I begun counselling, I was taught to not be ashamed of my illness because, in the long run I’m dealing with a challenge, and will probably be stronger than so many others after all I’ve overcome through the years. That eased my worrying , because it’s true! Now, with people who know me better at university, I find that when I thought they were thinking I’m weak, they were actually impressed by all I’ve achieved with the struggle. That makes me proud of myself!

‘Time to Change’ is working towards showing non-sufferers what it’s like to suffer, as well as be discriminated against, whilst showing sufferers not to be afraid of discrimination. This is something that should be tackled and be fixed. After all these years, these issues need to be mended.

‘Time to Change’ is one of the websites who are working towards ending Mental Health discrimination. They’re led by ‘Mind’ (mentioned in previous posts) and ‘Rethink Mental Illness’ to challenge the stigma. And it feels good to be a part of it!

The site raises awareness of what mental health actually is and why it’s so important to us that people know what it’s like!

Check out their website, and even make a pledge like me, to show your support for the team and the people around you!

http://www.time-to-change.org.uk/

Because there’s nothing worse than feeling like the elephant in the room. Feeling like everyone wants to say something but doesn’t want you to hear! This stigma, heightens paranoia, if it wasn’t bad enough already! We’re probably thinking that you’re saying worse than what you actually are!

On the 10th of October it is World Mental Health Day, many events will be happening through the world to raise awareness of mental health issues. It will teach what it’s like to have these issues, and how we feel about it. Please take a look at what might be happening near you, which may help raise awareness this year! Even take some time to learn about a few of the different mental issues that people do suffer with on a daily basis, if you’re really wanting to take part!