When you think of people with Mental Health you are portrayed a certain image of someone from social media, Tv programmes etc
But everyone's journey is different, so many people are 'functioning' in normal life to the outside world but behind the Mask is another world 🌍
Asked to look back on when did this all start, what have you been doing to manage the situation, how have things been between you both? You look, and think, well we just adapted, he went to his safe place and shut out the world and I carried on .... work, kids, household tasks, I worked reduced hours when the kids were younger so I was home more, completing the majority of tasks.
At first he was tired, busy week at work, nipping back to bed for a bit to catch up, not sleeping very well, routine of getting up early.
Social engagements were refused, we argued, we compromised, stayed for a certain time, he slipped off, I stayed or eventually I went on my own.
He excelled in the workplace gaining fabulous promotions, managed workplace pressure, built great relationships but self doubt crept in, anxiety, and worries.
I changed my job, got a promotion, worked full time, household tasks became overwhelming, he went to his safe place at every opportunity, I became frustrated, angry, upset.
Was there just me running this house?
it dosent seem like anything major at first but then it builds up.
The mask to the outside world stayed firmly in place but at home it began to slip and it impacted on us
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