As ever, I loved this Graham. I have often worked alongside receiving mental health treatment and sometimes when I look back I think ‘why the hell did you do that?!’…why did I put myself under that added pressure?…. Was I really that ashamed of my illness? (probably).
Although at times working really helped and I would have gone mad(der) if I would have stayed at home. I suppose sometimes work helps, sometimes it doesn’t but people with mental health issues need a system that helps them explore what works for them, what keeps them healthy… not a ‘get back to work or else’ attitude.
Thanks so much for this. My thoughts too! However I met someone yesterday who is desperate to work but finds it almost impossible to do so. They want to be able to contribute and make a difference. But it's as you say, working alongside us rather than draconian attempts to force people in certain directions the UK government decrees good for us.
As ever, I loved this Graham. I have often worked alongside receiving mental health treatment and sometimes when I look back I think ‘why the hell did you do that?!’…why did I put myself under that added pressure?…. Was I really that ashamed of my illness? (probably).
Although at times working really helped and I would have gone mad(der) if I would have stayed at home. I suppose sometimes work helps, sometimes it doesn’t but people with mental health issues need a system that helps them explore what works for them, what keeps them healthy… not a ‘get back to work or else’ attitude.
Thanks for writing Graham 👍🏻
Thanks so much for this. My thoughts too! However I met someone yesterday who is desperate to work but finds it almost impossible to do so. They want to be able to contribute and make a difference. But it's as you say, working alongside us rather than draconian attempts to force people in certain directions the UK government decrees good for us.
Sometimes in life, Things just didn't turn out the way we thought they would, but by focusing on what we do now and how far we have come helps.♥️
Thank you!