If I Could Change Anything

If I could change anything in this world, I would change my mind — unknown

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In times of storm & stress, STOP & work on everything that is destroying you: your ego, your insecurities, your dark thoughts, your pride, or whatever else that might be affecting you. Ask yourself why these issues are a problem for you. You know your truth, hence, if you’re honest with yourself, you’ll reach the answers to your questions from within. Accept that not everyone is going to like you or what you’re doing, and that it’s perfect to be imperfect – this uniqueness is your edge, your power…. .

Critically, talk about what’s locked up in your mind, & work on changing -IVE patterns of thought especially if you’re struggling… .

Self-isolation in lockdown doesn’t help with the aforementioned, however, it’s crucial with respect to helping to contain the spread of COVID-19 & subsequently help save the lives of those most vulnerable. Moreover, self-isolation isn’t the only way we can save lives in lockdown. We can TALK or communicate digitally elsehow. We can encourage people to reach out, to help them help save themselves…. .

Of note, recent data shows that suicide is the single largest killer of men under 45yrs of age in the UK, claiming the lives of c.130 men, women & young people EVERY week. Globally, close to 800,000 people die due to suicide every year, which is one person every 40 seconds (source: WHO). In the first 2mths of 2020 the # is c.153,000 people globally who passed due to suicide, making it the 2nd leading cause of deaths in the world for those aged 15-24yrs, with depression a major cause… something that can lead to a myriad of other issues. Hence, it’s important to TALK if you’re struggling, it actually is a SIGN OF STRENGTH to admit you might need help to change the thought patterns in your MIND…. .

#reachout FREE RESOURCES (UK):
• Samaritans (for everyone): Call 116 123
• Campaign Against Living Miserably: CALM (for men): Call 0800 58 58 58, 5pm-midnight
• Papyrus (under 35yrs): Call 0800 068 41 41
• Childline (young people under 19): Call 0800 1111
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#mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters