Anonymous Survivor

I want a space to discuss my mental health. he. #mentalhealth #suicideprevention

[Anonymous Survivor @survivingmenow]

@DrRomie I went to my god daughters 1st birthday. Which in turn meant I saw my friends I hadn’t seen for 5 months. Struggling for a third but we had a very good pizza.

[Anonymous Survivor @survivingmenow]

@survivinghell_ I listen to Bill Ryder-Jones it’s so raw and pretty depressing but it hits. I feel that everyone is going through the same.

[Anonymous Survivor @survivingmenow]

Do you think suicide is contagious? My home town seems to have a pandemic, is it normalised in some communities?

[Anonymous Survivor @survivingmenow]

#ToxicMasculinity needs to stop and does absolutely just not accept women. The expectation put into men which is usually only through bravado of other men is a huge factor on guys #mentalhealth it is also a trait that is often exhibited in women too.

[Anonymous Survivor @survivingmenow]

@mindhlthwarrior At the moment it feel fine, I’m running which helps, I’ve just hit a point in my life where I have started to talk. As I say a little in person, mostly anonymously online but this is an achievement as I’ve denied to myself for a long time.

How are you though?

[Anonymous Survivor @survivingmenow]

Mentally lockdownwas great for me a real time to reset. I now feel with returning to work old habits creep in, too much work, drink, drugs, lack of sleep, lack of exercise and it does affect. I’m in an okay space but know it could easily change. Why I’m talking #mentalhealth

[Anonymous Survivor @survivingmenow]

@SimonDuKamp I find it strange. I am someone who suffers from anxiety and ptsd, I am only just finding it okay to speak even from an anonymous account even though I have recently discussed in person. I feel everything is steeped in toxic masculinity and social norms that we should adhere to.

[Anonymous Survivor @survivingmenow]

@AliBT99 Don’t. Just take a moment

[Anonymous Survivor @survivingmenow]

@Speak_Visually Strangely I feel okay at the moment. Lockdown I took very well and felt relaxed. It’s now as things get back to normal although my MH is still good I feel old habits creeping in. I just want to discuss and keep them open

[Anonymous Survivor @survivingmenow]

So again I have started this to try and talk openly about #mentalhealth it’s about a year since I attempted suicide where my partner cut some braces from around my neck. It took about 7 months to get therapy which I didn’t take to.

[Anonymous Survivor @survivingmenow]

@Speak_Visually I have had two serious relationships previous to this and bath have changed to the point it is pretty much moribund when I have discussed my passed. I am now 4 years into a relationship and o do r don’t know wether to bring up experiences

[Anonymous Survivor @survivingmenow]

@8enjaminsheldon Just NHS

[Anonymous Survivor @survivingmenow]

Massive afternoon I’ve just had a conversation with another functioning adult male who was abused. In both of our minds it didn’t happen But now it’s great to speak out. It doesn’t define us even though it’s always there. I’m here to talk #mentalhealth #SuicideAwareness

[Anonymous Survivor @survivingmenow]

@8enjaminsheldon Okay, well yesterday was the first time I’d mentioned it to anyone beyond therapist and partner hence why I’m here today really. Just to try vent a little for now

[Anonymous Survivor @survivingmenow]

I’m looking for a place I can discuss my #mentalhealth openly with other people who may feel similar.

[Anonymous Survivor @survivingmenow]

@8enjaminsheldon I see a lot of employers and new ‘charities’ starting up but it all seems like paying lip service to the issue,

[Anonymous Survivor @survivingmenow]

@8enjaminsheldon Well we know the services are underfunded, but they also don’t seem appropriate and what’s available is a one size fits all. We’re offered the same therapy for eating disorders, depression, anxiety and the initial assessments aren’t in depth enough