It’s world MH day today, but actually it’s all superficial & means very little.

[Pickypolly]

I’m never ill me, never.
But recently have been brought down like a bag of shit with anxiety & depression.
Neve before have I experienced such debilitating illness and I am absolutely dumbfounded.

Friends, family have put a lovely green ribbon & inspirational quotes all over their Social media.

Not one message from a single person though, not one text, not one single message from anyone.
Some people do know.

So, I could go out and walk onto the sea right now & no one would really care on any level.

It’s all just superficial and means nothing.

I will forever see MH in a whole new light. I will forever remember that actually those closest to me don’t really care about me as I thought that they did.
I’m alone in this. Even the professionals when I eventually get to speak to someone is only there because they are paid to be there.
It’s all so desolate MH isn’t it.

As someone with history of Bipolar/ED/trauma who’s also worked with children and adults with MH issues, I’d really like to see accessible and appropriate therapy. That’s what would make the real difference, never mind an awareness day. A huge number of places have a very small number of only short term therapies available, even for trauma charities have to attempt to pick up the pieces but only have so much space. So, Yanbu - there are many other things that would help far more.

Ps. Really hope you hear back from the friends you text and so glad they’re good trustworthy people. I hope you feel much better soon and sending love and support your way

I hear you.

I'm currently off sick after having a breakdown of sorts at work. Not one colleague has messaged to see how I am and it hurts.