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I just wanted to remind you that it’s ok to not feel ok.
I am not ok, and that’s ok. But the level of not ok that I am feeling, is not ok. ~ me, two weeks ago.
That might be confusing, so I am just sharing some mental health mantras that get me through the times I am not ok. Because I am someone who can get caught by a spiral, and have to physically drag myself out of it, by any means possible. I am also currently ill, so I am feeling very sorry for myself. So hopefully, these make you giggle or help you get through the remainder of the week/ a rough patch.
I really wish I was like this right now, but I am at work because I lack the ability to determine when I should use my sick days
My mantras:
“My mental health is expensive, and I can not afford to use it as currency for this job/person/problem”
“Tomorrow is not guaranteed, so why am I letting this job/person/problem take so much of my limited time of existence.”
“The world keeps moving even if I’m not here. So I might as well enjoy my time here.”
“‘[The grass is only green where you water it.] Well this one must be baron, because even my tears haven’t made an impact. Time to move on.”
I am fortunate to have a network that supports me through my downward spirals, but not everyone does. Just know there are people who are there to help, including me. Here is a list of organisations to contact if you need support:
Samaritans: 116 123
Mind: 0300 102 1234
Shout: Text ‘Shout’ 85258
(Just note these are all UK lines)
Speak soon,
Rue
Adulting For Life
