Mental Health illness - the hidden battle

Following the recent news on the sad loss of Ricky Hatton we are reminded that it doesn’t matter if someone looks like they have it all together or a great life, mental health illness can still remain hidden.  There are many celebrities that suffer with depression, anxiety and PTSD, Robin Williams, Lady Gaga, Adele, Dwayne Johnson and Ariana Grande to name but a few proving the point that you are not alone and that mental health illness does not discriminate.

There is so much help out there for anyone suffering, no matter what your circumstances are. It doesn’t matter who you are, if you need help: get help.  The usual GP referrals to a mental health professional and charities are on hand to help but, especially for veterans, if you don’t want to talk to them because you feel they won’t understand then there are many platforms of fellow veterans on social media that you can tap into.  Granted they are not professionals but they can help with just being there to talk to or sound off.

Suicide is one of the hardest things to combat, your brain is literally fighting with you. This is a fight that you cannot afford to lose, you may feel it will solve your problem but it will leave so many new ones for those you leave behind.  Be kind to yourself and them. Stay, fight and survive!

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