Mental Health

Mental Health

On the 20th July 2017 Chester Bennington unfortunately passed away after a long struggle with mental health issues, issues myself and I'm sure a lot of other didn't know he was struggling with.

Following the saddening news that left fans across the world in disbelief, the messages I was hoping not to see began popping up. "Suicide is the weak way out" one would say or "he's selfish" or even "This isn't sad, he chose this". A lot of the comments left on tributes all over the internet left me heartbroken. Yes heartbroken for the loss of one of the greatest musicians to ever grace the earth with his lovely voice, but heartbroken at the way people still view mental health issues. 

I can't even begin to understand how someone can see mental illness as a weakness, how suicide can be seen as an easy way out. 

The human race never fails to disappoint.  

It's so common, it could be anyone. The trouble is, nobody wants to talk about it. And that makes everything worse - Ruby Wax

The reality of having a mental illness is popping endless pills that probably won't make you feel better, probably won't end the pain. It's sitting in a dark room wanting to be alone, not wanting to see or speak to anyone. It's not washing your hair for days, weeks, maybe even months because what's the point? It's feeling worthless and like the walls are closing in, and nothing you do helps. 

For those of you that truly believe that someone suffering with a mental health related problem is worthless and weak leave a comment below, I beg of thee, but also take a moment to think about the following. Imagine feeling worthless, like you're a burden to those you love the most. Imagine feeling like the whole world is against you and nothing you do helps you to feel better, nothing you do helps you out of the dark place you're trapped in. When you're in this mind frame you aren't thinking or acting like a rationale  human being, you won't think about those who love you and how much it will hurt them, all you can think about is ending the pain no matter what the cost. 

Mental health is SO important.

Suicide is not weak and certainly is not selfish.

 

 

 R.I.P. Chester Bennington

Goodnight Robin Williams

Losing an actor who is loved by many across the world is a hard thing to lose.

I am truly saddened to hear about the death and loss of Robin Williams. The world today has very few truly amazingly talented people, he was one of the worlds greatest. A fantastic comedian and actor, constantly had me laughing until my sides hurt and it is truly horrible to know he will never be in a new film. You will be missed, hugely, your films have brought smiles to so many peoples faces, I wish someone could have brought one to yours.

"You're only given one little spark of madness. You musn't lose it"

“GOOOOOOOOOD MORNING VIETNAM! IT’S 0600 HOURS. WHAT DOES THE “O” STAND FOR? O MY GOD, IT’S EARLY!” 

Hearing about a story such as this one only makes you think about how you could be one of the most amazing people in the world, you can be hilarious, talented and famous, but that does not mean that you are happy. Money and fame can't bring you happiness. The loss of Robin Williams really shows us this. 

Depression is a horrible thing, you shouldn't ever have to deal with it alone, no matter who you are. If you feel depressed, so low that you can't get back up, no matter how many days, weeks possibly even months that pass, then I urge you to go and see someone, i urge you to do this for your benefit and if not for you then for those who love you. Depression is horrible and you don't have to deal with it alone, you don't have to live with it silently, speak out and get the help you need.

Get the help you need, you deserve it, the world would be a horrible place without you!

RIP Robin Williams, my heart is with your loved ones on this sad day

xo