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Let’s Talk Depression

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Mental Health is still a taboo subject in todays world somehow. It is still a subject people would rather brush under the carpet and either forget about it or bring it back up another time. The best time to focus and talk about mental health is NOW! 

With a growing suicide rate and a younger demographic, mental health isn’t something we should be taking lightly. It is serious. It is valid and it is just as important as physical health. 

What Depression Looks Like

To most, this is the common idea of what ‘depression’ looks like. Tears, Puffy red eyes, tired, ill looking, lack of happiness, always sad etc. And yes, you aren’t wrong for having this in mind when the ‘D’ word comes to mind, but there is a common misconception in that people don’t consider that depression can appear in many different ways, amongst many different people of all ages, backgrounds, cultures and abilities. 

The way we present ourselves is individual. Not all of us will be in bed, sobbing and feeling loss of appetite. Not all of us will look down. Not all of us will talk about things that are bothering us. Some of us may grieve and express ourselves openly on media about the reality behind their computer screens, and some will not. Some will mask their pain and only post about good days. All of these things are how each of us cope, all so differently and it makes identifying mental illness difficult to the naked eye.

This picture to your right is also ‘Depression’.

How many times have you heard someone say:
 ” You don’t have anything wrong with you, don’t be silly!”
 ” She’s not depressed, have you seen her posts on Instagram and Facebook”
 ” She’s just seeking attention. Look at how happy she looks on these pictures”

Well, yes, exactly. I’ve heard these thousands of times. The amount of people who have made comments to my mum saying that there’s nothing wrong with me and that I seem happy on my facebook posts… This is missing the mark hugely! Here are some reasons we can be depressed or mentally ill and still post on media as if we’re having the time of our lives… Dun Dun Duuuun (drum roll)… We only post what we want you to see. We don’t want to post pictures of us crying into our cups of tea. We don’t want to burden others with our troubles, and most of all, some of us find admitting our struggles embarrassing and feel judged.

Depression amongst most other mental illness is invisible sometimes, so keep that in mind. My depression has made me bed ridden, but I’ve also had days where I have carried that depression out and about and met with friends for lunch or been to a big work meeting etc. 

 

Depression and Mental Illness have many faces

Depression isn’t one symptom. It isn’t just sadness and crying.
Depression isn’t just a moment of sadness or disappointment. It is deep within. It is a pain that is hard to shake off. It is hopelessness, feeling useless, scared, anxious, heartbroken, exhausted, lonely, talentless and doomed. It is so many things that some will understand and others will not. Depression is to the individual, we could all express it in different ways, just as we can all hide it in different ways.

Depression can be an absence from gatherings or even online.
Depression can be an Instagram grid full of sad quotes.
Depression can be an Instagram grid full of selfies and good times.
Depression can be a laughing, joking, humorous person.
Depression can be that girl who is always the life and soul of the party!
Depression is a weight we bare. It is an anchor we carry, drag or it drags us etc. Depression can be heavy, light, medium weight, but it’s there. No matter how little or big it can be, some of you may never see it. Some of you may never know it exists in those closest to you. 
Depression can be a person who is financially troubled, but it can also be a rich business man.
Depression can be someone who has their dream career and someone who is out of a job. 

Depression can be within the walls of anyone we see daily in life or on screens. We all wear masks, some thicker than others. Don’t be ignorant when it comes to mental health and illness, for those who we believe have the world at their feet could be hurting inside and some of us would never know. 
Talk. Ask how someone is. Let’s prevent people suffering in silence.

Depression and mental Illness have many faces.

Worried about yourself or a loved one struggling with mental illness? Here are some ways you can find understanding and help.
Click any of these images below to be directed to these helplines for information and crisis help.

Take Care of yourself and never be afraid to talk about how you feel. You are relevant, you are enough and no matter what, you matter.

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Take a non uniform day and get cosy with your feet up on the sofa

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Here are some of my tips for a bit if Monday Motiv Here are some of my tips for a bit if Monday Motivation:

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* Use your favourite skincare

* Listen to an upbeat podcast or music

* Write down an achievable to do list

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"It's ok to eat sweet treats without feeling bad about it. You deserve it you gorgeous human!" 

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So here are my Autistic quirks 🥰 Below is the t So here are my Autistic quirks 🥰 Below is the text that's written on the images.

Autism awareness week. My Autistic quirks: 

* Heightened and more sensitive senses 

* I cannot cope with smells of left over food on plates unless I'm eating it. 

* I find vibration difficult to cope with. It caused my tics to act up 

* I struggle with light and can feel very imbalanced when light changes or isn't natural 

I used to struggle immensely with the feeling of clothes on my skin 

* I've always found it hard to have a good relationship with food due to texture, taste, intensity, the fear of being poisoned and the fear of choking. 

* I stim to release built up tension, emotions and sometimes for no reason 

* I used to have manic episodes and become extremely hyperactive very quickly 

* Intense uneasiness when a constant vibration is stopped suddenly 

* Huge burnouts from overstimulation in terms of socialising, working, using technology, playing games etc. 

* I get very aggitated by repetitive tasks and it causes burnout, tics and stimming. It can even cause a meltdown 

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Here is a poem I created inspired by this years TEDx Youth Brum talk event.

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My 'Insert Future here' TEDx YouthBrum talk poem
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This is a very difficult experience for me. I have a qualification in professional music and was in a band gigging and singing professionally. It was and is my life but when my mental health went down hill, so did my confidence in myself. I stopped singing publicly and lost faith in rekindling my love for it but now here I am. 

I'm a little rusty and out of practise but here it is. My first singing video. 

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Arms by Christina Perri - Singing Cover | My first singing video after years of no confidence
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This video is all about March's subscription box from Books That Matter. 
It's my first month with them and I love them. 

Have you tried them? If so, let me know in the comments!

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I hope you have enjoyed my book review of The Silence of the lambs by Thomas Harris. It is an amazing book and definitely I'm very excited for this yeas TBR for the goodreads challenge. 

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So here is my 'Revolution skincare Haul'. I am so excited to try them all and share them with you!

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My video all about the 2021 LUSH Easter products that were kindly gifted to me. All vegan and cruelty free and totally fantastic. 

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