Outspoken Mental Health Ep 8 - Recovery Is Never Linear and That's OK!

In this week's episode of Outspoken Mental Health I'm talking about why you shouldn't feel disheartened if you think your anxiety is getting better but then you're struck, seemingly out of nowhere by a panic attack.

I'll chat about a recent anxious episode that I had and how I'm dealing with it and will also chat about the importance of accepting that you never fully stop getting anxious...it's your reaction to it that it everything.

Here are some mental health charities as promised:

Adferiad

adferiad.org

Information and support for people affected by mental health problems in Wales.

Anxiety UK

03444 775 774 (helpline) 

07537 416 905 (text)

anxietyuk.org.uk

Advice and support for people living with anxiety.

Beat

0808 801 0677 (England)

0808 801 0433 (Wales)

beateatingdisorders.org.uk

Offers information and advice on eating disorders, and runs a supportive online community. Also provides a directory of support services at HelpFinder.

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

bacp.co.uk

Professional body for talking therapy and counselling. Provides information and a list of accredited therapists.

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

0800 58 58 58

thecalmzone.net

Provides a helpline, online and WhatsApp chat, as well as information and support, for anyone affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts.

Carers UK

0808 808 7777

[email protected]

carersuk.org

Advice and support for anyone who provides care.

Disability Rights UK

disabilityrightsuk.org

Information and support on disabled people's rights. 

FRANK

0300 123 6600

talktofrank.com

Confidential advice and information about drugs, their effects and the law.

Hearing Voices Network

hearing-voices.org

Information and support for people who hear voices or have other unshared perceptions, including local support groups.

Mind

Support line: 0300 102 1234

MindOut

mindout.org.uk

Mental health service run by and for LGBTQ people.

NHS UK

nhs.uk

Information about health problems and treatments, including details of local NHS services in England.

No Panic

0300 7729844

nopanic.org.uk

Provides a helpline, step-by-step programmes, and support for people with anxiety disorders.

Papyrus HOPELINEUK

0800 068 41 41

88247 (text)

[email protected]

papyrus-uk.org

Confidential support for under-35s at risk of suicide and others who are concerned about them. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Samaritans

116 123 (freephone)

[email protected]

Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS

samaritans.org

Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).

Sane

0300 304 7000

[email protected]

sane.org.uk

Offers emotional support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems, including a helpline. 

Student Minds

0808 808 4994

studentminds.org.uk

Mental health charity that supports students. Runs Student Space, offering online information and helpline support delivered in partnership with The Mix.

Time to Change Wales

timetochangewales.org.uk

Campaign to end stigma and discrimination against people with mental health problems.

Turning Point

turning-point.co.uk

Health and social care services in England for people with a learning disability. Also supports people with mental health problems, drug and alcohol abuse or unemployment.

YoungMinds

0808 802 5544 (Parents Helpline)

85258 (text the word 'shout')

youngminds.org.uk

Provides advice and support to young people for their mental health, as well as supporting parents and carers.