13/09/2026
The amount of people seeking Mental Health support is astonishing.
Firstly asking for support is good - dont shy away from it🧡
I recall being asked if i wanted to be referred to CBT after making an appointment with my G.P. It’s a talking therapy used by the NHS for things such as anxiety, low mood, stress and panic.
It focuses on the relationship between:
Thoughts → feelings → behaviours
Yes - I agreed and WOW since this time what I have learnt , what i have put into action and the behaviours I now have.
Its a whole different outlook
Im glad I went to the GP.
I did not know what to expect but if it was something that could support me, then what was there to lose.
Yes I have a supportive circle around me yet seeking support outside the circle was a need.
The ☎️ could not come quick enough. Yet it took some time. Several weeks at the time - i believe its still the same timescale yet 88% of people are being heard in this time.
I was just not feeling like me. I did not know why, and I did not know what to expect on this phone call but it was a professional who would be speaking to me, they speak with so many of us.
It was an initial talking/ open conversation through assessment to check my feelings from 1-10.
This assessment would be done every week for 6 weeks. Looking back it was a good exercise to reflect on what could be causing the triggers to the anxiety, low mood, stress and panic . A week on week reflection.
Do we ever reflect on our day
Do we ever reflect on the week
Do we recognise triggers
Do we ignore our feelings
Do we shy away from showing our emotions
Do we simply get on with it
Get on with it because we dont want to feel a burden on others
Get on with it because we dont want judgement
Get on with it because we believe this is all we can do
Firstly acceptance has played a huge part in my recovery
Secondly knowing the coping strategies to put in place
Thirdly remembering that your not alone.
People always say.... i would never have thought you experienced what you did.
My reply is always ' i am human too'.
Life is a test & i guess its how we choose to handle it that counts.
Remember not to wait. Get the support & put basics into practice.
Get up
Move - redirect the thought
Ease the aniexty
Lift the mood
Seek something you enjoy, it could be something very small but its a small step you may just need..
Dont forget walking outside , a short walk every day - grab the fresh air
