Self Acceptance & Finding myself... sorta

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Hi All

I am a 30 yr old female living in Melbourne but born in Sydney. I want to share my story to raise awareness and help others. Happy Mental Heath Week!! I was formally diagnosed with 'mood disorder' recently but had an episode in 2012 - largely due to major life events e.g a few bad things happened all at once and I just broke down..matters didn't help that a friend of over 20yrs excluded me from being her matron of honour because I wouldn't smile in photos or because I was depressed. Looking back I guess I don't blame her because weddings are stressful and the last thing she wanted was to have to worry about me. I get it. I equally was stressed on my own wedding day however this action by her and decision she made lead to my hospiliasiation. All I wanted was a hug from her assurance that everything would be ok but she kicked me whilst I was so down. Being from a Italian background mental illness (I thought) was seen as a weakness but as I have shared my story many people have shared back and I realised a few things 1 - mental Heath issues are so common and 2 as a community we are not discussing it.

my story is long so I won't go into the details but what I will share is don't be ashamed, be yourself, be proud, do what you love for me that is Yoga, spending time with family Friends and my beautiful husband and of course my fur baby Cavoodle.

if your in a dark place please trust me it will pass. Talk to someone anyone that will listen and Support you in a positive way. Trust your gut instinct if your seeing a Dr and you feel they are not right get a 2nd opinion. Remember what you loved doing and if you can't get someone to remind you or try to find something different!

Whatever your feeling it will pass. Sit in the sunshine - just think of 1 thing your greatful of. And if you can't I'll give you one... your on here reading this... amazing be proud of yourself. I hope this story helps one person. By sharing was really hard for me I am sitting here in tears.

I am a HR business Partner and also help my husband run his mechanic business. I am Intrested in yoga and reiki and want to learn more. I love dogs especially my baby. Love the sunshine and a big supporter of LGBTI community and raising awareness for mental health. I was was inspired to share my story after listening to Jason Ball last night at an Event in Melbourne

YOU should always be yourself. You are amazing. Always remind yourself that. Every day. It will then become second nature

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Thanks Chris 🙏🏼