Having a bad day, What do you do to cheer yourself up ?

Hello hello!

I hope you are all well despite this May weather…

Around two weeks ago, out of nowhere, I felt really unwell. Not physically but mentally. For some reason, I was really down and I couldn’t put my finger on why.

Now, as far as I know I am not personally diagnosed with depression but I do have some family relatives who are. Sometimes I was too young to understand or no one was telling me. African families tend to hide these kind of stuff, usually thinking it’s a white people problem… On my personal experience I think it’s also because sometimes people don’t know how to explain it. I totally understand that but it can be a vague idea and I personally think it’s something that should be discussed with young people, not to traumatise them but to bring awareness.

I woke up two weeks ago, a bit moody. I still managed to do my workout but I wasn’t as proud of myself as I usually am. I did my blood check and insulin injection, had my breakfast and then start working.

I feel like I was waiting to wake up. I felt empty, I tried to listen to music, but I wasn’t really enjoying it. My heart was really not in there. Usually it’ll past after few minutes or hours but even in the evening I was feeling low. I was supposed to get dress and meet some friends at the pub. It was a real struggle. I did go and spent time with them but my mind was not really there. I had my periods at that time but I honestly thought it wasn’t a relevant information as I am not feeling this way every month.

This time I had to just go on with it and the day after I was feeling better. I listened to the same playlist as the day before and loved it (I know I’m late but I love Florence and the Machine!!…)

What do you do when you are in this situation?

Please kindly note I am not an expert and if this last for a while I suggest you look for professional medical help.

Bisous

Nelly