To anyone struggling right now...

[Notgettingbetter]

... I'm sending you a hug (or some other equivalent if a hug is not wanted). You can get through this ❤️

Hi, this is a lovely thread so I just wanted to jump in too and remind everyone that we are all in this together, no matter what your mind is saying, we are all one big human race and in that every single one of us is relevant and worthy and full of love. So hold on whatever is coming up for you right now. I am also knee deep in therapy about past abuse which has knocked me for six about my family relationships. But I am trying to be present for my kids and remember the joy and special time that is Christmas. Big hugs to everyone and merry Christmas!! x

Dear all. I came on this board looking for some people who understand. And here we are.

Depression has got me and I've finally fallen apart. It's so lonely and terrifying.

I wish I could gather us all up and put us in a nice warm room together just for an hour or two.

And I wish I could hug the lot of you!
I thought of this thread whilst out walking the dog. Weirdly it made me smile. Not because so many people are suffering. But because so many of you understand and are willing to support others.

Aww... More hugs all round ❤️

Wish I could all have you together, a safe space to vent or cry if you have to. I feel trapped that way in myself. It gets really hard towards the end of the year. Soo many tragedies and yet life goes on.

Anyone else need a hug today?

Hugs to all of us X

"I wish I could gather us all up and put us in a nice warm room together just for an hour or two."

• this. Sounds lovely

I'm not sure about a hug. More like I just want Christmas to be over. A hug would be great, too

I hope everyone is having a nice day ❤️

So not the best day but not the worse!

First day of sertraline today
So taking it easy.

What about you?

I am unable to enjoy xmas today. I keep a smile on to watch kids open presents and i get on with lunch. I keep having sad thoughts.

Hugs to all xxxx

My day could be worse. DD is happy and that's the main thing for me. I think the next few days could prove more difficult - keeping her entertained.

I hope you're all surviving, maybe even finding some little bits of joy.

Bit Christmas hugs and a hot chocolate all round. Just went out for a walk with the teens round a local lake - there was a time they’d have all moaned about a Christmas Day walk, but now they’re the ones encouraging me! Definitely helped to get a bit of fresh air, although I did have a little wobble when I got home missing XDP. Hope you all get through the rest of the day without too much stress. Thanks for all being here and sharing - it helps to not feel so alone when Facebook is full of happy families.

Big* ffs!

I'm getting emotional and tearful but for no clear reason.

Thank you @dane8 ❤️

It's the relentlessness.

I've had bad mental health for 35 years or more. Diagnosed only 20 years ago. On and off. Medicated, therapy, left alone. It's been a shock to realise one thing is the thing that hurts me the most when it's not the worst thing I have been through.

Hope everyone can find some joy and peace.

Thinking of you all today. A few moments of real anxiety. But also hugs. And my mum who hasn’t felt well enough to have Christmas dinner with us in over 10 years DID! She has been so unwell. TMI sectioned in first lockdown. She came and chatted and joked and ate and was relaxed. It was bloody awesome.
If she can get better then so can we all. Wishing you all better MH in 2022.

Well done to your mum, Wolfie. You must be so pleased! We will all get through this

Love and to everyone feeling low or down just now. Hold on tight.

@Wolfiefan that really is wonderful.

I'm finding things a bit extra hard right now. Horrible weather so we stayed at home. DD has been pretty unpleasant too. Don't know what to do tomorrow... She's bored but I just can't find the enthusiasm to play with her. I feel like a really crap mum.