Did you know its Time To Talk Day on 1st February? https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/get-involved/time-talk-day-2018
"It’s easy to think there’s no right place to talk about mental health. But the more we talk about it, the better life is for all of us.
Too many people with mental health problems are made to feel isolated, worthless and ashamed. Time to Talk Day is a chance for all of us to be more open about mental health – to talk, to listen, to change lives.
Wherever you are – at home, at work or up the top of a mountain! – have your conversation about mental health this Time to Talk Day"
1 in 4 people will experience mental health problems in their lifetimes....so why are we still struggling to talk about our problems?
Some may view it as a weakness to seek help and support. I don't know about you but if I wanted to run a marathon for example, I would need some sort of training support to enable me to get through the challenge of it - does that mean I am weak for making use of the right support?
Consider what it's like, knowing you are struggling with something and not getting the right support to assist you. Week after week does this make the situation feel easier or harder for you?
Now consider what its like facing the same challenge in the knowledge that you have the right support in place. Support from a professional who will listen to what you have to say, be non-judgemental, respect you, value you, be with you every step of the way. Week after week, how do you think this type of support would make you feel?
If it feels hard to consider opening up and sharing your troubles with a counsellor, is it really any easier having to go through whatever it is alone? Why not explore counselling to see what its like for you. What have you got to lose?
