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So, here we go...

2 years ago my life dramatically changed, I started to suffer from severe depression and anxiety. I was unable to leave the house, work, drive, my whole life came to a total holt.

Things got dramatically worse as time went on, and I ended up in such a dark place that unfortunately I attempted to take my own life, on several occasions. 

Mind stepped in and made referrals to the crisis teams, who managed to get me places in hospitals that I desperately needed. This was life saving for me.

In hospital I was diagnosed with Borderline personality disorder, I was given medications and put on the right path for treatment.

The help and support I have received has been phenomenal, I didn't believe in myself or recovery, but my support network did, and never gave up on me.

 From the hospital to the therapy I am now receiving for 18 months with my own personal nurse who I see weekly.  Every single person who has helped me along my journey has been amazing!! There are sooo many special people out there, and the help is there, unfortunately you have to fight for it. 

Getting the help I needed was a very long process, and some people do not reach out, or are lucky enough to get the support that they desperately need. 

If mental health can spring upon you and take me down, then it can happen to anybody. 

But please believe THERE IS A WAY BACK. 

Mental health will be a life long battle for me, and for those who suffer, but I'm feeling strong enough to do this now and I want to make sure others are too! 

So in light of this I thought let's climb some mountains! To represent the uphill battle that mental health is, and to test myself mentally and physically in aid of those who suffer.l Let's raise some money to get people the help they desperately need. We can change and save lives here!! I feel it is my duty now to give back and use my experience to help others. 

If I can make a difference and save even one persons life then I feel I didn't suffer in vein. 

1 in 4 people suffer with mental health.

1 in 5 children with mental health conditions wait over 6 months to see a specialist. 

1 in 15 people attempt to take their life each year.

Please help me to make a difference! And follow me on the toughest challenge of my life. 

Just as the caterpillar thought it's life was over, it became a butterfly 🦋