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Not everyday has to be a good day. And the best days are yet to come. If the good is temporary then so is the bad - this too shall pass. I’m proud of anyone getting through a rough time, and I’m overjoyed for every single person who made it from yesterday to today. Sending love and support to you 💛✨

Just pondering on the changes I would like to see in the mental health system today. Diagnosis is far too often used to ostracise those given a label that should allow them to live an easier life with understanding, and the diagnostic criteria is completely outdated - based in racial injustice, sexism and inherently linked to the criminal ‘justice’ system. It’s got to change. Remember that you know yourself better than anyone else on the outside can - they can support us, help inform us, but they don’t live in our brains everyday. I’m still trying to figure out how best to push for reform and community care in the mental health system, listening to the amazing voices out there. How do you think a diagnostic criteria change would help?

Let’s just make it clear - I am not an expert on this topic, I haven’t researched everything there is to know about the mental health system, and I’m white which means I’ll never fully understand the experience of people of colour within the mental health system. I am just one person with experience of mental illness, trying to listen to as many other experiences as I can. My views on what is needed are constantly evolving as I learn and understand more, but one thing I know for sure is that the mental health system is in dire need of changing, and that this has to come with other societal change. I could go into more detail on specific changes I think need to happen, from my own experience in particular as a neurodivergent person with addiction issues, so maybe that’s something for any other post. If you’re looking to learn more about psychiatric abolition @cpabolition is a great new account all about that. Comment below what changes you want to see to do with mental health in society ⬇️

I heard this quote by Jean Baptiste Massieu today and absolutely loved it, so I wanted to share. Gratitude has been a really essential tool in my recovery and coping tool box; I think it’s a very useful thing for anyone to practice! It really helps build a foundation for feeling alright and being present. What are you grateful for today? Let me know in the comments! 💛

Who would you like to shoutout today? Share these with anyone who needs it. You are never alone 💛

A Happy Note on the go today, it’s been left for someone to find in St Pancras Station 🥰 This quote is from the very sweet picture book ‘I Wish You More’ by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. What’s something that’s brought you joy today? Let me know in the comments!

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