I had originally planned to release this blog on World Mental Health Day, 10th October 2021, however due to preparing for the UKCPS Gala Exhibition in London I did not finish it in time. Instead I am posting a week later! I hope it helps others to understand what it is like for those living with an anxious mind to experience the world around us. Additionally if you’re like me and suffer with anxiety, I hope this entry brings you some comfort in knowing you’re not alone.

References:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/healing-trauma-s-wounds/201708/when-words-can-kill

Mental Health details

Mind charity: mind.org.uk, info line: 0300 123 3393. Email: info@mind.org.uk

Shout: giveusashout.org, text SHOUT to 85258, open 24/7 and is free from all major UK networks

Samartians: Samaritans.org, telephone: 116 123 - open 24 hours a day and is free. Email: jo@samaritans.org

Rethink Mental Illness: rethink.org, Advice line 9:30am - 4pm Mon-Fri, 0300 5000 927. Email: advice@rethink.org

ChildLine: childlike.org.uk, telephone: 0800 1111

YoungMinds: youngminds.org.uk, Text YM to 85258, texts are 24/7 and free from most major UK networks