Absolutely there is stigma still surrounding mental health. My brother is struggling big time with depression and suicidal ideation right now and most of his friends have given him the cold shoulder because "as a man" he should just get on with it. If mental health wasn't so stigmatised, then we wouldn't need days like Mental Health Day.Mental health is nothing more than a handy tool for engagement with people like Mrs meldrum. There's no stigma in 2019.
Having a public life does have a downside. If it's really that bad she can stop sharing her families private life to flog products. Its easy money for an easy job so to some extent can see why it's difficult to give up.
Social media infuencer isn't a long term career. Join the real world Rebecca where a job for life doesn't exist.
Came on to say exactly this!Lee's contribution about Mental Health Day. That's fine Lee, but you might want to tell your wife to read the last 4 lines.
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This!!! I had a complete breakdown 11 years ago the darkest place I've ever seen, you can't do anything for yourself... My wonderful hubby carried me to the toilet because I couldn't walk, ran the shower, washed me whilst I sat there sobbing, dried me, dressed me and fed me, I've seen mental health and I'm sorry that Mrs M is struggling but I truly hope she never gets so low Lee hides anything she can hurt herself with just to try and make the pain, which is physical go awayAgree.
I don’t think she has an actual illness as such.
I think she’s a product of her upbringing and just hasn’t been equipped with the skills or experiences needed to allow her to cope as a functioning responsible adult.
she’s been handed everything on a plate her whole life and is surrounded by people who don’t seem to ever stand up to her or question her. That’s why she reacts so badly whenever she is questioned about anything - she sees it as an attack and can’t think logically to see it from an adult perspective.
She can’t cope with the normal pressure of adult life/parental responsibility- that’s why she’s having a flap every time Lee is offshore now - because she doesn’t have someone there to fluff her ego and take the strain
shes just unbelievably pampered and has lead a very sheltered little life where she’s always in the right and can do no wrong.
Absolutely it’s not being rock bottom and then 5 minutes later posing with a glass of fizz in your hand grinning like the fucking cat that got the creamThis!!! I had a complete breakdown 11 years ago the darkest place I've ever seen, you can't do anything for yourself... My wonderful hubby carried me to the toilet because I couldn't walk, ran the shower, washed me whilst I sat there sobbing, dried me, dressed me and fed me, I've seen mental health and I'm sorry that Mrs M is struggling but I truly hope she never gets so low Lee hides anything she can hurt herself with just to try and make the pain, which is physical go away
Yes, there should be absolutely no stigma at all associated with experiencing mental health problems as any one of us can suffer and no one should feel they cannot share difficulties with others. But, I personally feel there is a danger that if everyone who is feeling a bit low, fed up or anxious (which we all do at times), claims to be suffering from a mental health problem then the enduring and crippling effects of genuine mental health problems are undermined. These cases will not be the type that respond to hot cups of tea, long baths and candles. I really feel that it’s important that there is a distinction between the two or saying that you are experiencing a mental health problem will become entirely meaningless.
Thishaving suffered severe PND And anxiety it infuriates me when she claims mh. No way a bloody candle and a bath would’ve done anything for me at my darkest time. I 100% believed my daughter would have been better off without me. As a baby when she smiles instead of smiling back at her I would burst into tears. I pitied her so much for being such a gorgeous happy with thing yet being stuck with me as a mum. I felt so sorry for her. A year of intense counselling and a further year of meds and I found my feet. I look back at pictures of my eldest as a baby and I honestly don’t remember barely any of my maternity leave looking at pics of us together it’s like looking at strangers.
So Rebs take that candle, light it and stick it where the sun don’t shine.
I agree here that we get very blurred lines about mental health and I don't overly like how it's used for engagement. As you rightly say, we all suffer from highs / lows and there are times when we feel shite, and probably lying in a bubble bath and lighting a candle does help, but there are much deeper, darker mental health issues which shouldn't all be lumped in with those that just require a lush bath bomb to fix it all.I think people (like Rebecca and a host of other influencers) need to understand that feeling sad/low/anxious for a day or two is perfectly normal. As humans we are supposed to feel & experience these things. It’s normal.
Feeling crap for a few days is not the same as having crippling depression. Feeling a bit nervous or anxious is not the same as having anxiety disorder. I hate the way they are all leaping onto this bandwagon. None of them give a shit about raising awareness for mental health issues - they are only talking about it because it’s the buzz word of the day.
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You forgot to add anyone who asks you a question that you don't want to answer, even though it's a perfectly polite one.
Quoting pissy Morgan ! Seriously the epitome of white privilege an arse of epic proportions ! Also does anyone think he is having a dig at his babe ? because it’s a pretty accurate summing up of her ridiculous behaviour ! Is this more if his passive aggressive behaviour ? Pratty pratface mcpratLee's contribution to Mental Health Day. That's fine Lee, but you might want to tell your wife to read the last 4 lines.
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I’m sorry you went through thisThis!!! I had a complete breakdown 11 years ago the darkest place I've ever seen, you can't do anything for yourself... My wonderful hubby carried me to the toilet because I couldn't walk, ran the shower, washed me whilst I sat there sobbing, dried me, dressed me and fed me, I've seen mental health and I'm sorry that Mrs M is struggling but I truly hope she never gets so low Lee hides anything she can hurt herself with just to try and make the pain, which is physical go away
Spot onI think people (like Rebecca and a host of other influencers) need to understand that feeling sad/low/anxious for a day or two is perfectly normal. As humans we are supposed to feel & experience these things. It’s normal.
Feeling crap for a few days is not the same as having crippling depression. Feeling a bit nervous or anxious is not the same as having anxiety disorder. I hate the way they are all leaping onto this bandwagon. None of them give a shit about raising awareness for mental health issues - they are only talking about it because it’s the buzz word of the day.
Exactly we can all feel anxious or worried or stressed or sad that’s normal and a relaxing day, a bit of exeecise, a couple of nights away can be really beneficial. But feeling anxious doesn’t mean you have anxiety. I never truly understood anxiety until I had it. Yes I still functioned - went to work most days, took care of my dusghter etc but I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. She needs to just shut up with one day rock bottom next day living her best life crapI think people (like Rebecca and a host of other influencers) need to understand that feeling sad/low/anxious for a day or two is perfectly normal. As humans we are supposed to feel & experience these things. It’s normal.
Feeling crap for a few days is not the same as having crippling depression. Feeling a bit nervous or anxious is not the same as having anxiety disorder. I hate the way they are all leaping onto this bandwagon. None of them give a shit about raising awareness for mental health issues - they are only talking about it because it’s the buzz word of the day.
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