I absolutely agree. People need to feel grief, disappointment, worry - it's all normal and not a mental health issue.... however not being allowed to feel these emotions can result in mental health problems.Having watched the video, admittedly without full concentration, I’m really not sure what FODs mental health issues are, it is clear he is just jumping on the band wagon and rather than giving proper advice about agencies that can support ...his idea is send him a DM.
I hope I can phrase what I mean by this correctly, life isn’t rainbows and puppies everyday for everybody. People lose people and his friends death is tragic but tragedies and sad things happen. People have down days and sad days but that is the nature of emotions. Everyday isn’t going to be joyful and glorious but that doesn’t mean that you have mental health issues, it means you’re human. People can have worries and stresses but still be ok mentally.
Having worked in education, bullying awareness week could be a draining week because if not dealt with correctly every single argument was suddenly bullying. Kids fall out and make up, sometimes they need help to do it but that isn’t bullying.
In the same way when people experience sadness, stress, worry, exhaustion etc it doesn’t mean you have mental health issues. I know when I go for a daily walk, eat well, am in control of spending and finances and drink less alcohol I feel better about myself but I wouldn’t be on Instagram giving advice about sending me a DM when in the middle of my walk to help your mental health because I think genuine mental health issues need professional support Which is more than going for a bike ride or a walk.
I really think the influencers presentation of these perfect life styles with all the positive days are really damaging for a couple of reasons.
1) People who might be content are pretty much being told if you aren’t happy all the time then you have mental health issues as opposed to the range of emotions of a human.
2) People who have genuine mental health concerns aren’t being signposted to genuine medical support but are being told to DM said unqualified influencers.
I hope that makes sense and I haven’t offended anyone, he just has hacked me off with his non issues!
That photo was 100% staged.
I'm not a graphic designer (wannabe) but just a quick glance can tell you that the rug and clothes choices were picked out to "match"
Oh, where was Clemmie's dress from, I love your rugs.... (ditch the t-shirt)....
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