Words of wisdom
Here are some highlights of some of the advice from our customers TALK TO A PROFESSIONAL If anyone is at that low point I would say don’t do it, there’s a way out. I know, I’ve been there. There’s help out there all over the UK and if you can’t tell your friends or family, tell a professional because talking is important. SEEK HELP TO GET A DIAGNOSIS My advice to other people would be to seek help, because I waited until I was a lot older and I think the earlier you can get the correct diagnosis, the better. DON’T GIVE UP If you know someone with a mental health issue, please don’t give up on them, as the consequences can be serious. You also find they can become quite frustrated or agitated and have very strong feelings and they may occasionally lash out, so please have patience and try to talk about it so you can understand. FIND SOMEONE TO LISTEN Talking is really important too, you just need to find the right people to listen and now I’ve found that. GET OUT AND DO STUFF WHILE YOU CAN I think staying active both physically and mentally is the key to good mental health. I go on regular walks, even though sometimes it hurts my leg, and my motto is ‘get out and do stuff while you can’. For anyone reading this who wants to change their lives, I would say come to the Clubhouse Network. Never think you can’t change things – I did. 23
