Hi everyone, 

I hope you’re keeping well. As you may have now heard we’re expecting a further 3 weeks of lockdown in the UK. I know how difficult this is for many of us, myself included. This is however, crucial to minimizing the impact Covid-19 is having on our communities.

I recently wrote a letter of support to you all about our current situation. These are difficult times for us all, but especially for those with mental health problems and disabilities. We’re often a group that is marginalised. We may have already been isolated, or perhaps we don’t cope with loneliness well. Because of the past years of austerity, a lot of people like us are in poor housing and many haven’t been able to save a lot of money. I work part time because of my mental health so I am earning around two thirds of what full time work would give me. The point is that people with mental health problems may be in a more difficult situation than others. This is especially important to realise during times of international crisis. 

In line with this, my next two posts will be about things you can do to help you cope. It’s not an instant fix, but it’s some advice that I have found really helpful. 

Stay Safe.
OutofDarkness Xx