Writing this post to say that it’s ok not to be ok. Since September last year I’ve been struggling but I tried to soldier on and be strong. I was too proud and probably embarrassed to ask for or seek out help. I ended up hitting a wall mentally & physically in Dec. I wasn’t me

People were telling me that I looked stressed & not happy. I got help from the doctor and signed off from work till new year. I guess the happiness of Xmas with the family kinda of put a smile back on my face but sadly the dark clouds came back and I’m struggling again.

The doctor I’m seeing now is great and she’s gave me lots of support & advice. I just can’t shake the empty & lost feeling of not liking the way life is at the moment. Hopefully the medication & support I’m getting will help me clear the dark clouds away.

Thanks to everyone who’s offered support and advice. It’s greatly appreciated. Never be too proud or ashamed to ask for help. Anxiety, stress, depression whatever you are experiencing the longer you leave it the more it can engulf your mind. #ItsOkNotToBeOk

Feeling a bit better now managed to talk to my wife more about how I’m feeling along with planning to attend a local support group today. Baby steps but making me feel more normal

#JustKeepFighting

Managed to do my first full shift at work today in nearly 4 months #itsOkayToNotBeOkay #MentalHealthAwareness