We have essential needs such as food, water and rest. Even if we try to put them to the back of our minds, they will still find a way to express themselves externally. But how many times have I thought ‘I need someone to talk to,’ or ‘I really need a hug.’ then pushed those needs aside as something that can wait till another time? or something unnecessary.
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7 things to help occupy your mind/time whilst being held in a mental health ward: LookafterU4me
Welcome to LookafterU4me
LookafterU4me is a personable and relatable blog with real-life stories about mental health. We aim to create mental health awareness in the hope of helping lift the stigma and shame associated with mental health.
Remember this today:
We often spend our time doing things for others, the kids, work colleagues, family members. Today be yourself ❣️ if that means wrapping yourself in a warm duvet with your favourite hot beverage. Or popping to the gym and nandos after, or chilling in a coffee ☕ just because. You are special: Keep thriving toContinue reading “Remember this today:”
“How do you to respond to fantastic news?” – [Revised Version] Regulating Emotions post – Lookafteru4me 🥰😔🥹😂
You internalise it – to accept or absorb an idea, opinion, belief, Have you ever heard the phrase, “I can’t believe he proposed. The actual event has happened but the information is yet to be processed. For some, it may take a couple of hours, or a couple of days for the event to sink in.Continue reading ““How do you to respond to fantastic news?” – [Revised Version] Regulating Emotions post – Lookafteru4me 🥰😔🥹😂”
The benefits of journaling? from a journal-keeper [Healing Series pt1 of 2]
By the end of this post, I hope I might persuade an aspiring journal writers to put it to paper. And join the other journal-keepers on a journey to self-discovery and healing. For those who have been active one’s writing pursuits keep at it. You are not alone. If you’ve taken a break from journalingContinue reading “The benefits of journaling? from a journal-keeper [Healing Series pt1 of 2]”
Need vs neediness: a summer edition: relationships prep – Pt 1 of 2 😌
Even the most well-meaning individuals may not have the resources, know-how or energy to meet everybody’s needs, and were not meant to. We cannot ascribe needs to one person and should not as they bear a great weight of responsibility they weren’t created to carry…
Expecting the unexpected: Regulating Emotions series- Lookafteru4me 🥹☺️🫢
“Why should I expect something good to happen, when nothing ever does?” Ummm we may have thought it, we may have felt it inside.But with what expectation is it said? Agreement? Sympathy? Compassion? relatability? Counsel? Feeling a bit discouraged This statement may have never crossed one’s lips. But can be evident in one’s outlook on life.Continue reading “Expecting the unexpected: Regulating Emotions series- Lookafteru4me 🥹☺️🫢”
A short & sweet reminder from me to you: Remember you are loved:)
Happy Belated Valentine’s day – for those who did celebrate & those who did not remember: you are loved. https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001gn7t/the-boy-the-mole-the-fox-and-the-horse A thought-provoking animation (that captured my heart)
It’s February❤️: time for good ‘mental health.’
Many of us know too well the uncharted silent progression towards mental health issues. Some of us have witnessed first hand, mental deterioration at its worst in ourselves and those close to us, and never want to go there again.
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