I've been through some tough times and better times in my life. I've been very depressed in the past, had a difficult childhood and have some rather dysfunctional family members.
I've had a lot of therapy and done a lot of "work" on my self over the years.
I'm in a good place currently (although being in a good place makes me feel anxious!).Things are by no means perfect-I'm pretty overweight (size 18), and I find it very, very hard to get a grip and lose weight, and while I love and get on well with my partner and we are a happy family we not exactly a passionate, love's young dream couple.
Generally though I'm much more contented and able to roll with emotional punches than I was as a young(er) woman.
For obvious reasons a lot of time is devoted to discussing poor mental health but recently I've been wondering about what constitutes "good mental health". How do you spot it/ know when you've achieved it. I know I'm just idly musing so I apologise to those of you who are suffering if this seems trivial.
Would love to know others' thoughts though.
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What does good mental health mean to you?
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smallchestofdrawers · 22/08/2013 14:11
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