Mental Health Week 💚
Mental Health Awareness Week is more than just a campaign. It’s a reminder that behind every smile, every “I’m fine,” and every busy schedule, there is a person trying to cope with life in their own way.
Looking after your mental health is not selfish. It is essential.
So many people wait until they are completely exhausted before they slow down. We push through stress, ignore burnout, bottle up emotions, and convince ourselves that everyone else’s needs come first, but the truth is, you cannot pour from an empty cup.
Rest is important. Boundaries are important. Your feelings are important.
You are important…
Looking after yourself does not always mean expensive self-care days or picture-perfect routines. Sometimes it simply means:
- Getting enough sleep
- Drinking water
- Taking a break without guilt
- Saying “no” when you need to
- Talking to someone you trust
- Going for a walk
- Allowing yourself to feel emotions instead of hiding them
Healing and protecting your mental health often happens in the small everyday moments. All these little things contribute to poor mental health.
Mental health struggles can affect anyone. Anxiety, stress, depression, burnout, loneliness, and exhaustion do not discriminate and while awareness is growing, many people still suffer silently because they feel embarrassed, weak, or afraid of being judged.
Struggling does not make you weak. Needing help does not make you a burden. Taking care of yourself does not make you lazy.
This Mental Health Awareness Week, give yourself permission to check in with you. Ask yourself:
- How am I really feeling?
- What do I need right now?
- Am I being kind to myself?
Because you deserve the same care, compassion, and understanding that you give to everyone else and if all you have managed to do recently is survive, that is enough too - But know there is help out there and people want to help you.
Progress is not always loud. Sometimes progress is simply getting through the day. Sometimes strength is resting. Sometimes courage is asking for help.
Mental health matters every single day of the year, not just for one week. So take the break. Send the message. Have the conversation. Protect your peace. Choose yourself sometimes.
You are worth looking after too and did you know you are the most important person?
Read my story, tips and self help:
My hardback is currently in production this year with publishers, so online only at this time 🫶🏻✨
Emergency Help:
🚨 If you feel you are in danger of harming yourself or others, please call 999 and they will help you right away.
🚨 Self harm and feeling suicidal is an emergency, please dont feel like you're a burden to the hospital, because you're not! it's their job to help you!
If you are wanting emergency help you can contact the Samaritans or the NHS (Every Mind Matters) team free of charge: Take a look through their websites, they offer all kinds of support. If you are having suicidal thoughts or just really need to speak to someone now because you're really struggling, they are avalible 24/7. Don't feel like you're being a burden! These people want to help no matter what time it is and no matter how serious your situation is! See websites below ✨
Samaritans:
Every Mind Matters NHS:
✨ I just wanted to let you know you're not alone and that you are strong. There is a light at the end of the tunnel and there are alot of self help and professional help out there, all you need to do is reach out.
✨ I hope you're ok and that you recover quickly, I know it's tough right now but people care about you and you can overcome this with a little help.
Take care,
Rachel Spooner 🫶