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I will be doing a skydive so that I can help both raise awareness about mental heath issues and raise money to help Mind in the great work that they do to help people who have a mental health problem.

At the start of 2019, I really struggled with my mental health and found myself in a dark place. I didn’t enjoy doing the things I liked anymore and started to not recognise who I was, even getting out of bed in the morning was a huge struggle. It’s amazing how much just talking to someone about your problems can help, I think that the stigma around mental health issues are terrible and is one of the factors why people struggle with their mental health as it is so daunting admitting you are feeling down. However it is so common for people to have a mental health problem, 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem each year.  I was so embarrassed to admit I was struggling as I thought people would judge me and view me as weak, some people do not speak out and death by suicide remains the biggest killer in men between 15 and 35 in the UK. After finally admitting that I was struggling and seeking help through the support of my family, friends and seeing a therapist, I was able to start feeling better again and gradually get back to my normal self. Never underestimate how much just asking someone “how they are” can help, a little bit of kindness goes a long way when you are feeling so low. 

I am raising money to increase awareness around mental health problems to make sure that people know how common they are and that it is ok to admit you are struggling. Only 25% of people with a mental health problem will receive support each year, speaking out can be daunting but is the best thing to do.

Thank you for taking the time to read about me and why I’m raising money for a cause that means a lot to me. Please donate anything you can even a few pounds would mean the world to me.  

All the best, 

Costi 

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