So work recently took rice pudding off the menu and I am gutted. I had never really eaten rice pudding as a child, so when introduced to it at 19 years of age, I freaked out. It's AMAZING - and therefore, something I wanted to share with you all. Let's get right to it.
MENTAL HEALTH AND FEELING YOUR BEST..
Sunday, 6 December 2015
Hey All,
I suffer with anxiety. And that in short, means that I can get really nervous or "anxious" for little to no reason, at any time, and that can spur on feelings of depression, crying (and lots of it) or in extreme cases, panic attacks. I've had it probably since I was 14/15, and it is forever changing. Sometimes it's bad, sometimes it's better, but overall it hasn't been pleasant. Especially having to deal with it on my own. It isn't a thing my parents, brother or friends understand, so I do not bring it up a lot - that isn't out of fear of having to talk about mental illness, or having to talk about my anxiety in particular, but it's about being taken seriously. And I am often not.
I haven't sought out any help when it comes to my mental health, frankly because the whole idea of it scares me a bit. The whole "admitting you have a problem" type deal. So in these past five years, I've found ways to "cope". Here's a few tips I'm willing to share. As time goes on I'll work on more, it's really all a learning process.
1. If you need to cry, cry. And cry a lot.
This is probably the best tip I can offer you. Because it has worked so, so well for me. If I'm feeling particularly sad, have a think and try and work out what it is. In most cases, there is going to be an underlying issue (despite what I said above about feeling anxious for "no reason"). Once you've worked out what that issue is, respond. Don't force yourself to cry, but find some way to deal with said issue. Have a bath, a long one.. With a lush bath bomb.. And have a sandwich. A big one. Unless bread isn't your thing. Then have the biggest salad you can handle. Have some chocolate. Take a breather. Just find a way to be yourself.
2. Have a positive attitude.
Trying to be happy and making others happy can go such a long way. Saying to yourself before you get out of bed "I CAN do today, today WILL be a good day" will definitely have an effect on how things turn out for you that day. I remember saying that to myself one morning before work, and the day honestly went brilliantly. I was SO happy.
3. Be assertive.
Having to deal with mental illness alone is already enough work. Letting people walk all over you and treat you like rubbish isn't something else you should have to deal with. I hate to say it guys, but you're going to have to be more confident. I don't know how, but you'll have to find a way - don't let anyone treat you badly. Anyone.
I hope you all find your way,
Good luck,
Christina x
Not an easy one to write as you can imagine. But I'm here to talk to you all about this funny little thing called Anxiety.
Before I start, this post hasn't been written with the intention of bringing anyone down. I hope to empower, encourage, and enlighten (all the good en's), as I feel it's always good to do so every now and again.
I suffer with anxiety. And that in short, means that I can get really nervous or "anxious" for little to no reason, at any time, and that can spur on feelings of depression, crying (and lots of it) or in extreme cases, panic attacks. I've had it probably since I was 14/15, and it is forever changing. Sometimes it's bad, sometimes it's better, but overall it hasn't been pleasant. Especially having to deal with it on my own. It isn't a thing my parents, brother or friends understand, so I do not bring it up a lot - that isn't out of fear of having to talk about mental illness, or having to talk about my anxiety in particular, but it's about being taken seriously. And I am often not.
I haven't sought out any help when it comes to my mental health, frankly because the whole idea of it scares me a bit. The whole "admitting you have a problem" type deal. So in these past five years, I've found ways to "cope". Here's a few tips I'm willing to share. As time goes on I'll work on more, it's really all a learning process.
1. If you need to cry, cry. And cry a lot.
This is probably the best tip I can offer you. Because it has worked so, so well for me. If I'm feeling particularly sad, have a think and try and work out what it is. In most cases, there is going to be an underlying issue (despite what I said above about feeling anxious for "no reason"). Once you've worked out what that issue is, respond. Don't force yourself to cry, but find some way to deal with said issue. Have a bath, a long one.. With a lush bath bomb.. And have a sandwich. A big one. Unless bread isn't your thing. Then have the biggest salad you can handle. Have some chocolate. Take a breather. Just find a way to be yourself.
2. Have a positive attitude.
Trying to be happy and making others happy can go such a long way. Saying to yourself before you get out of bed "I CAN do today, today WILL be a good day" will definitely have an effect on how things turn out for you that day. I remember saying that to myself one morning before work, and the day honestly went brilliantly. I was SO happy.
3. Be assertive.
Having to deal with mental illness alone is already enough work. Letting people walk all over you and treat you like rubbish isn't something else you should have to deal with. I hate to say it guys, but you're going to have to be more confident. I don't know how, but you'll have to find a way - don't let anyone treat you badly. Anyone.
I hope you all find your way,
Good luck,
Christina x
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