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.
Category Archives: relationships
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.
Relationships, Relapse and Recovery; Revised.
For those of you who have experienced a psychotic episode/s, you would be familiar with that ‘feeling’ that grips your very soul afterwards – especially when you’re left alone with your thoughts for a couple of weeks or even months – “That feeling is the need to get back to normality and everyday living.” LookAfterU4meContinue reading “Relationships, Relapse and Recovery; Revised.”
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