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Dec 01, 2019

Mental Health system needs to improve

One thing we cannot deny is that the mental health system in the UK needs improvement. I am talking from my own experience. About two months ago I exp...

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WHO AM I?

My name is Nila. I am journalist with a multicultural background.

I am a mother to the most precious little boy, Noah.

Over the years I have learned that I enjoy being creative. I love laughter, fashion, everything vintage, sports (I am very competitive) and glitter too.

But there is no amount of laughter or glitter that can hide who I really am. Currently, I am working on my ups and downs, in professional terms, bipolar.

Things to do in London

Dec 06, 2019

Santa’s Grotto – Northfield Nursery, Chingford

If you are looking for some magical Christmas experience then we would recommend you visit Santa’s Grotto at Northfield Nursery in Chingford. We...
Nov 18, 2019

Owls Play Centre, Ilford

Not too long, a few friends invited my son and me to visit Owls Play Centre in Ilford. It was a beautiful day, the beginning of autumn but the summer ...

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Playing hide and seek.... daaaaaa!

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My love. My inspiration ❤️ grandma ❤️

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To say that I regret my choice of sharing my mental health issue on social media would be a lie.
I need to make sure people do not misunderstand my intentions. First of all, I didn’t do it so anyone feels bad/ sorry for me, I actually am not a fan of attention.

I also didn’t do it because I think my life story is so different from everyone else’s, I know we all have our struggles and we all are fighting the same fight but just in different ways.

I did it because I don’t care whether I am judged or not for who I am. This is who I am. I did it because it’s okay not to be okay. I did it because I think mental health is misunderstood in so many ways. I did it because I am human and not that perfect!

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We loved walking through Santa’s Grotto! #christmastime #magicalmoments

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Couldn’t agree with this more, I think once the stigma about mental health is broken everyone can be more open and not feel alone.
Mental health does not make someone crazy, it does not make them weak. I have suffered to the point where I didn’t understand my purpose anymore, I felt alone in so many ways even though I had people who loved and supported me, to some it might sound selfish but it is what it is.
But now I feel stronger than ever before, I feel other people’s pain in ways I cannot explain and I know for a fact my future is bright! #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthmattersforall

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Sometimes the most beautiful things are right in front of you and if you don’t look around then you may miss them #life

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This is something I thought of while watching a few beautiful branches and leaves dance with the wind, I noted down my thoughts:

As I watch branches and leaves flow beautifully and peacefully beneath the blue, soft sky, I can’t help but think about life.

If I learn to flow with what life blows at me, I will always find peace within myself.

I witness the branches and leaves flawlessly dancing with the wind. No anger. No resistance. Just dancing 🌳

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Dear Bipolar,

There are days I feel down and then there are days I feel high. I understand that for the past 7 years you’ve almost robbed my happiness from me but the battle has began and hopefully will end one day soon. With my family’s and friends support and the professional help, today I feel like a winner, I feel like I am a strong knight and feeling happy and alive. #mentalhealthawareness

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I am no poet,

Life can sometime put you down,
and then lifts you right up again,
try to understand ur ups and downs,
and remember that we are one consciousness,
whether you are a woman or a man. #poetry #lovewritingpoems

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My parents came to visit me yesterday, always so lovely to see them, we had a discussion about when to put yourself first. Being a new Mum I always struggled to do my things and made sure Noah was getting everything he needed. But actually that let to a dead end eventually. So I think it’s important to find a routine where you have time for yourself and your infant. Ask for help from family or friends, if you don’t have that kind of help, professional help is out there, for example NHS #wecandothis

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Today I had the opportunity to exercise with two amazing people (sorry I forgot their names) and then did a relaxation bed, got me a bit emotional but felt amazing.

Anyways, whilst reading a NHS leaflet I found the best description of depression, I am going to bullet point the points.

Depression:
- is a vicious spiral;
- negative thoughts can lead to feeling down and discouraged;
- it can also lower motivation to do anything;
- activity levels can go down;
- you start avoiding situations and opportunities for positive thoughts and experiences;
- you may start to feel less confident which could lead to more negative thoughts.

The less you do, the less you want to do.

#letshelpeachother #understandingdepression #nhs

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One of my favourite books of all times is ‘The Power of Now’ by Eckhart Tolle (still have a few pages to finish it properly). Today I sat in the activity room trying to do some art and I couldn’t do it. I simply wrote on the paper ‘today I am not inspired to draw! Why?’. Hours later, I returned and saw that a friend of mine replied with ‘because I am’. In his book, Eric says: once a mind pattern, an emotion or reaction is there accept it #thepowerofnow
Makes so much sense #truth

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Being different is beautiful. Sometimes we are more alike than we think though. #itsokaytobedifferent #itsokaytobealittledifferent #beingthesame

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I drew this piece of art as a representation of saying ‘I am fine’ when you are not fine.

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When I am low my dog really helps me feel better, always has made me feel better. He really helps me with my bipolar. When I am feeling mania he reminds me that love is there. We also need to stop mistreating animals because they can help us become better, they can heal us, they can help us not feel alone, they need our love just the same way we need theirs #amimallove #animarights

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Let’s talk about depression, just over 7 years ago I had my first mania episode and just over 2 years ago I was diagnosed with Bipolar. In this art piece I have shared how I feel when I am low, there are more feelings to depression than this but this is what I thought of. Let’s support each other, everyone’s journey is not the same, there are moments of darkness and moments of light #depression #support #iamwhoiam

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We need to talk about mental health more. We need to realize that the more we do talk about it the more likely it is that we will understand!

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@bartslondon = 💙 #cocktails #londonbar #secretbar #mydailylondon

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The vintage clothing market on Brick Lane

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The Tea Rooms – vintage furniture shop

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