After posting about my suicide attempt, I got told I needed to ‘give myself a kick up the butt’ cos I have no reason to be sad So just a reminder that mental illness doesn’t discriminate - it can affect anyone & people shouldn’t be guilted for being ill.

Shout out to the brilliant mental health nurse I saw today… I was feeling super restless, so she did my entire appointment outside in the sun, going for a walk around the hospital grounds! 😊

My girlfriend just came round with a sash, medal, keyring and card for my 100th parkrun tomorrow 😭

I did it!!! I did it my 100th parkrun UK!! 😃

Got told the reason I’m mentally unwell is because I have a girlfriend and I’m not following Jesus’ teachings So here’s a photo of me mentally unwell with my girlfriend to show I refuse to listen to these insults, and I’m not ashamed of who I am!! 🏳️‍🌈

This may seem just like a plate of cookies - but after struggling with my mental health for so long, not baking/cooking anything for months, these feel like a massive achievement 💪🏻

Just an update that I’m currently still on the urgent list for a hospital bed. It’s been nearly a week but nothing has come up yet. But I’m having daily meetings with the mental health team, taking my meds, and going on lots of walks, so onwards and upwards!! 😊

Shout out to my girlfriend who drove over an hour to bring me two bunches of beautiful flowers, my fave iced coffee, a book I’m desperate to read, and then drove us to a beautiful country park for a walk 🥰

I’ve been told that I’m an oversharer & that I shouldn’t be so open about my mental health struggles Well, here’s the thing, mental illness can be bloody lonely, and by sharing, I hope I can help people feel a little less alone. So yeah, I’m not going anywhere! 😊

My mental health is incredibly challenging right now, but I’m determined not to let it win! Instead I’m talking to professionals, taking my meds and getting out for lots of walks - I WILL get better 💪🏻

For the past 2 weeks, I’ve really struggled sitting still. So, since then, every daily appointment I’ve had with the crisis team has taken place outdoors, going for a walk. Little things can make such a big difference, and I’m so grateful 💚

Had to deal with quite a bit of homophobia recently, saying the reason I’m mentally ill is cos I’m gay, I need a husband etc. So just a reminder that I’m proud to be gay, I’m proud to have a girlfriend, and love will always win 🏳️‍🌈

One month ago today I tried to end my life. Every day since, I’ve had to battle against my brain & somehow keep moving forward… So taking part in a race today, and getting this medal, feels like a massive achievement ❤️

This may not seem like a big deal, but today marks 1700 days of sobriety! In the past I used alcohol to try and ‘cope’ with my mental illness. Well, despite being very mentally unwell recently, I’ve remained sober!! 😊

Sorry for being quiet on here. Truth is, I’m still struggling a lot mentally BUT today I did a 10k, and got a medal, so that’s something!! 😊

Sorry for being quiet. In all honesty, I’m still really struggling with my mental health. But I’m getting help, and I’ve made it out the house for a walk, so that’s something! 😊