26th October 2021 Day 6

 I've been considering just how many people there must be with this debilitating crap going on in their lives. And so many experiencing much worse than I am. 


What is actually being done to counter the uncomfortable truths around mental health? Businesses and governments are always saying that so much is being done. But it's really not even making a dent in the problem. Organisations sign up to initiatives to improve the tolerance and understanding of Mental Health issues in the workplace. But on the whole do they actually really do anything to either address the problems or even make it easier for those who suffer to feel able to be open. The answer in my mind is a resounding NO!


So an employer may either nominate or ask for volunteers to take on a quasi role as a Mental Health First Aider or some other dreamt up title. But this will ultimately create more problems as well meaning people who have never been adequately trained in mental health or even any form of psychology or psychotherapy, find themselves overwhelmed by the weight of people they try to help. 


As can be seen I'm feeling more than a little pissed off today. For the first time I'm feeling anger. Anger at the way people's lack of respect and consideration for others created a toxic situation that pushed me over the edge.... Once again. (Those who do not think .... judge). Anger at a situation coming about where I was verbally harassed and bullied both in a collective manner with foul language and ”sheep calling" whilst using my democratic right to vote in the workplace and personally to my face by colleagues. WTF happened on that day?


Anyway today I've spent the morning keeping myself occupied with wood. But jeeeez . How aware have I become that to stop thinking is to almost immediately slump into that lonely, unfeeling, lost place again. But today.... So far.... I'm bloody winning.


It's apparent that my committing to the written word on this subject can prove difficult for some. For this I really am truly sorry. But I ask those to understand that whilst we suffer in silence, nothing changes! I'm sick of my life being a hidden battlefield. I have chosen to share, enlighten, embarrass, talk and fight. And I really hope I can light a fire or two in other sufferers to make themselves heard.


That'll do for today. I hope everyone has had a good day and tomorrow brings you all you wish for. 


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