#itsoktotalk

[andymerzcounselling]

[aniqrajabdeen]

Graffiti artist SKYE painted this mural of Paddy THE BADDY Pimblett @theufcbaddy The artist explained why he painted it. “Was heading out for a paint today, before I left the house a got a message from a supporter of #andysmanclub asking if I could paint this somewhere, big ups to the man @theufcbaddy for bringing more attention to the fact that more and more men are commiting suicide, I’ve lost a few friends as I’m sure most people have. #itsoktotalk,” he wrote on Instagram. “We all have our demons to battle, it’s sometimes alot harder alone.” Shortly after defeating Jordan Leavitt at UFC London on Saturday, Pimblett revealed that his friend had taken his own life and made a plea to normalize men speaking out about their mental health. ”I woke up on Friday morning at 4 a.m. to a message that one of me friends back home had killed himself. This was five hours before me weigh in. So, Ricky, lad, that’s for you,” Pimblett said on his post-fight interview. “There’s a stigma in this world that men can’t talk. Listen, if you’re a man and you’ve got weight on your shoulders and you think the only way you can solve it is by killing yourself, please speak to someone. Speak to anyone. People would rather — I know I’d rather me mate cry on me shoulder — than go to his funeral next week. So, please, let’s get rid of this stigma, and men start talking.” A portion of that quote was added to the mural. https://www.instagram.com/p/CgijbMMIWlb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[justanotherbipolarmum]

Friday Morning Positivity 🥰

You are loved, even if you don't think you are.

You are beautiful. You may think your not, but you are.

Someone out there is thinking of you.

If something didn't go your way, it's ok. Don't beat yourself up. Tell yourself it happened for a reason and it's something to learn from.

Try not to be so hard on yourself, we all make mistakes.

Remember, your doing great!

[yourladyem]

It's ok to be broken. Everyone is. Everyone.

It's ok to make mistakes. You're human. You grow and learn your entire life.

It's ok to be slower than others. Don't rush. Master it. Whatever it is.

It's ok to ask for help. You're not weak for asking.

It's ok to not be perfect. You lose the real you by trying to maintain an image.

It's ok to fall part. Don't hold everything in because it will destroy you mentally.

It's ok to cry. Let it out even if you don't know why you're crying.

It's ok to not have a plan. One step at a time and at your speed.

It's ok to feel emotions. Not a weakness.

It's ok to not react to a situation. There's nothing wrong with you if you don't react. You might process things differently.

It's ok to walk away from a situation. Better to be mocked or hated than end up in a bad situation.

It's ok to be quiet. Don't always have to voice an opinion.

It's ok to disappoint people. You will and it'll be ok.

It's ok to not be like everyone else. Even when they mock you.

It's ok to stand up for yourself. Don't let anyone bully you. Including your own mind.

It's ok to feel different from your friends. Don't try to be someone you're not. Don't change your personality (like introvert pretending to be an extrovert or visa versa). Be you.

It's ok some people will never like you. You can do everything right and they'd still not like you. It's ok.

It's ok to not be the world's version of fake "perfection". It changes constantly meaning you'll never reach it and creates more anxiety for you. Don't buy into it.

You're not worthless. You are greatly loved even when it doesn't feel like it and you can be used no matter what happened in your past. No matter what.

It's ok to be a flawed human being. Just like everyone else.

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[an-inkling27]

It is okay to mourn the person you might have been without a mental illness.

It is also ok to accept the person that you are in spite of the illness and to love yourself through it.

There is no shame in the things that are outside of your control.

Stay strong. ❤️

[kirktaylordreamchaser]

One arm press-ups by one Inspiring guy and brother from another mother. Never come with excuses cos in life excuses hold ypu back from some of the best experiences you can have in this life. So the plans were to land peaks for a walk and check in at Ingleborough caves too same time. And we did that! Couple others flaked but man like Tim didn't come with any excuse although it would of been easy too even with a bruk up arm! 💪 I rate that! 💯 #noexcuses Strength comes through struggles, learn to embrace the testing times and there be very little that can stop you. Trust me.. 👌🏻 • • • #itsoktotalk #amc #mentalhealthadvocate #inspire #motivated #caving #outdoors #gooutdoors #lifestyle #support #suicideprevention #quote #energy #Yorkshire #inspiringquotes #inspired #inspire #onedesiretoinspire #embrace #testingtimes #testimonials #stories #life #thisislife #challenges #talk #friends #family #firstresponse #depressionbeaton (at Ingleborough Caves) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTP0-9ADCFa/?utm_medium=tumblr

[cukiyo]

Yay it's Friday

Been feeling a little but empty, bored, lonely and frustrated in the evenings recently. The beat is definitely not helping as it's so uncomfortable it's impossible to relax. Hoping when it gets cooler I will feel a little better.

Trying to remember that we don't and can't feel good all.the time. It's only natural to feel the other side of the spectrum of emotions and that's okay. It's okay to keep like tnat because we are social and like to be around people.

Feelings are like weather, not to let them consume me.

I've been trying to focus on myself, get used to being on my own, be more independent and spend time alone in the last year or so.

Counselling helped me realise and figure out that I struggle with attachment, validate through others and sometimes struggle to know how i feel or what I want. My sister read something from the DSM aboutacl of insecure sense of self and merging with others, this is why it's so difficult when you end a relationship with someone as you can't detach from them the same way others can.

Knowing us has definitely helped, being aware means you can notice the patterns and be aware of things and how they affect you. It's still really hard though. The theory and practice is usually overcome or strongly challenged by the emotions and feelings that are so strong. It's such hard work too be rational minded enough enough analyse and understand them.

The last person I was involved with showed me red flags on the first date, then a week later and i stil stayed another 4 weeks ish until it became obvious. I still didn't have the courage to let go and tap into that part of me that knew it and say it out loud. Strong feelings of some sort of connection or attachment, worrying about them, wanting to help them, being easily peer pressured and so empathetic that I get mixed up with my emotions and theirs.

I want to be abke to trust my gut and just know and make the right decision sooner but it's always clouded at the moment. Hopefully each of these experiences will help

I miss curling uo on my bed with the duvet and feeling cosy, safe and chill and faclling asleep.

[thevibrationsofmeselfd]

[drjuliesmith]

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We need to start talking about mental health in the same way that we talk about our physical health. Seeking help to improve your health and maintain wellbeing is just a necessary part of being human. So if you are concerned about your mental health or you feel you could benefit from some support, don’t let shame and embarrassment make your decisions for you. Please feel free to share and repost this message so that people know it’s ok to seek help 🙏💕 . . . . #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthwarrior #depressionawareness #yourenotalone #copingskills #itsoktonotbeok #mentalillnessrecovery #endthestigmaofmentalhealth #itsoktotalk #mentalhealthadvocacy #itsoknottobeokay #itsoktonotbeokay #mentalhealthmatters #suicideprevention #endthestigma #mentalwellness #anxietyhelp #mentalhealthadvocate #ptsdawareness #breakthestigma #mentalhealthquotes #anxietyawareness #mentalillnessawareness #stigmafree #depressionsupport #mensmentalhealthawareness (at United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCtUZIuDEQ2/?igshid=zu0z2p6bkoks

[ramyeonupdates]

{ #breakthestigma } || source: janasharesjoy

[faemapfae]

So not being a baby or anything and putting it out there but mental health is shit.

I'm undiagnosed as depressed after various issues in my life, loss of parents, stuff with my little one a bad bad friendship being self employed and currently temp work meaning I'm unsure of when I'll get paid.

The reason I'm undiagnosed as many people will tell you is a) gp's waiting times and b) I'm not at the point where I'm liable to harm myself or others so I don't need to take up time where other people worse off may need it.

Today I had breakdown, our food shop got cancelled as we didn't have enough money in our account... That was it that was the straw that broke me and then everything I was keeping back from my other half just came out.

I couldn't do it any more, I needed him to help me, around the house with the cooking and meal planning with everything.

I had been trying to juggle so many balls and dropping them.

I had stopped being the person that my partner first met, because I had been trying to cook, clean, remind him of things look after my little boy every other weekend, and still be that woman.

A friend of mine who advocates people to talk about their mental health struggles actually told me to fix it myself... I didn't know what to say to him... I was trying to open up to him and he shut me out.

So I turned to my partner, I sobbed on his shoulder and told him I couldn't do it any more.

He told me that I should have spoken up, that he knows he hadn't been helping as much as he could have.

I told him that people expect me to be ok, that I'm used to keeping it inside.

Because that is how I cope.

In my mind people need me to be ok so that I can listen to their problems and fix them, so that I can be the cook, cleaner and diary for everyone.

But who fixes me? Who listens to me? Who reminds me to do stuff?

Who?

Today my partner said he needed to take more on his shoulders, we're a partnership that means we take equal weight.

It's ok not to be ok, it's ok to need help.

I'm thirty and I'm only just realising it's ok to need help from others.

Just choose that help wisely.

[andymerzcounselling]

The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity.

The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.

[hashtagjuicyfit]

World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10

[sjscorner]

Ok, you all know how much I support mental health, I cannot applaud this idea enough. I look forward to seeing what @thestigmaeliquid will bring in 2020. Posted @withrepost • @thestigmaeliquid THE STIGMA ELIQUID; 30% PROFIT WILL GO TO MIND, THE MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY. --- To be released in 2020. #Vape #VapeJuice #TheStigmaJuice #MINDcharity #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #ItsOkToTalk #ItsOkToNotBeOk #EndTheStigma https://www.instagram.com/p/B4YaGNHlL-2/?igshid=1cy40dfjxn3r8

[blackbeargear]

It's ok to not be ok. We at Black Bear Gear are fully behind the fight to bring awareness to mental health. We know the struggles. So today let's talk and be open. Let's be the hope and talk with friends, family, professionals, coworkers, etc. #Repost @tpsauxvickers (@get_repost) ・・・ Mental health really does affect every single one of us. You are not alone. End the stigma and let's talk. -- #bellletstalk #endthestigma #mentalhealthmatters #notalone #itsoktotalk #bellletstalk2019 #bellletstalkday #bestrong #canada #blackbeargear #ptsd #ptsdrecovery #ptsdawareness #veteran #veterans #lawenforcement #lawenforcementfamily #brothersinblue #sistersinblue #discussion #family https://www.instagram.com/p/BtRb0e7H2Kg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qayznaayshuz

[ibringthehaze]

All I want to do is be here for you and just listen, I encourage you to give a chance and speak out what you want to share whenever you’re ready.

I care about you , so so much!

I’m never giving up my support for you , I’m always going to be here to help you get through it all , no matter what 🔒💯