‘I Gained Weight And A Whole Lot Of Happiness’ | Influencers Talk Mental Health
To kickstart Mental Health Month our panel of five ambassadors opened up the conversation on mental health by giving us an insight into their own struggles as they answered some of your questions.
The panel included @Joe Fazer, @Sophie Butler, @Amelia Goldsmith, @NRG Fitness
‘I felt horrible’
Joe Fazer opened up about how he has struggled in the past with his mental health. He believes there’s a strong relationship between your physical and mental health and has seen the mental benefits of going to the gym firsthand.
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‘Man up’
Joe believes that people who haven’t struggled with mental health issues themselves struggle to relate to others who are suffering, and they don’t understand the extent of the difficulty faced by those with mental health issues.
Part of the problem is the lack of information surrounding mental health issues. Try to open up the conversation if you think a friend or family member might be struggling, and if you’re finding things overwhelming at the moment, always speak up.
‘I have gained 19kg and a whole lot of happiness’
Amelia Goldsmith opened up about her struggles with disordered eating, and how making the decision to change has been invaluable both physically and mentally.
Like Joe, Amelia’s mental health started to improve as she embarked on her weight-gain journey. By sharing her experiences on Instagram, Amelia has been shocked at how many people relate to her and are experiencing the same struggles that she felt. Through her social media Amelia is very open about her journey and looks to help others who are struggling.
‘Reaching out to someone was a big deal for me’
Benji talked candidly about who helped him when he needed it.
While therapy isn’t an option for everyone, he states the importance of asking someone how they are more than once, to begin to open up the dialogue.
‘I hadn’t been respecting myself and my body’
Sophie discussed one of the lowest moments of mental health she’d personally experienced.
She eventually accepted that the way she was feeling wasn’t normal. She was able to understand why she was feeling that way and work towards proactively improving her mental health.
Take Home Message
These are just a few of the important points raised in our conversation around mental health. If you or anyone you know have been affected by this conversation, please find help here.
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