Motivation

I haven't really had the motivation to write today hence why I haven't until now. The main reasons I wanted to write this blog were because it was therapeutic and to try and start a conversation with people. I guess I'm lonely. Mental health conditions can be lonely. Roughly 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem each year yet you can still feel entirely alone. I know that many people go through similar things to me and I also have a massive support network and family & friends who care and listen to my rambles regularly, but I just can't seem to shake the feeling. Depression is unkind.

The reason for that ramble is because people aren't reading these. No one read yesterdays. I don't expect people to and I completely get why people wouldn't. I'm sure there are many better things to do with your time and there is so much to watch and read on the Internet these days that why would people want to read this? But it does get me down. Please, if you know a free way of promoting this, let me know. It would mean a lot to me. 


Tomorrow I will be going with my boyfriend to my families BBQ. I haven't seen them in a while so that will be nice. I'm really looking forward to it. I've finally persuaded my boyfriend to camp for a night in their garden next week, they have a lot of space. He's not looking forward to it but I am. Just gazing at the stars sat on a swinging seat, roasting marshmallows sat around a fire and playing football and games outside. It sounds like bliss. I'm determined to make it enjoyable for him too. But that's for another day.

If anyone reads this, have a great day tomorrow with whatever your plans are and thanks for reading.

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