Hello everyone, Dola@changingfacesuk here again.
You may be aware that yesterday (7 Feb) was Time to talk day,
which is about changing how we all think and act about mental health problems.
So, I have one simple question for you, “How are you…really?”
I still have my bad days but if I'm being honest? I'm a lot more mentally stable then I was the start if 2018. Before then I used to hide in my house, not wanting to see my friends or family because I had in my mind I looked hideous.
But i think after getting over that shock of my face and getting stares, I've decided to live again. I'm now doing a drama work experience at this school by working behind the scenes in their musical production and for the first time I travelled to London and back BY myself!
I built up in my mind the worse was going to happen and I was going to get heckled in the street or something, but everything so far has been 100% fine!
I now try meditation and affirmations apps to ensure I remeber that I am beautiful, confident and strong... So whenever I go out in public the stares dont bother me as much cause I have worked extra hard on these exercises so that me feeling panicked or anxiety doesn't happen.
That's not to say I don't have my off days because I do (and I'm sure everyone who is human does) , but it's a million times better then before ❤️
Hi Crystal. Thanks for posting, and for sharing your personal story. I hope things continue to move in a positive direction for you.
I'm beginning to feel that no matter how much I discuss it, nothing will ever really change. I still have to face stares and public reactions. I had surgery and it improved my self esteem but it hasn't changed people being uncomfortable around me or treating me like an outsider.
Dave Myers ..... thank you.
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