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Charlie Smith

@charliesmith.bsky.social

1.4K followers 13 following 30 posts

Radio producer • bipolar, OCD & anxiety • love running & long walks • usually found outdoors 🌱🏳️‍🌈

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Charlie Smith @charliesmith.bsky.social · May 26

My mental health is incredibly challenging right now, but I’m determined not to let it win! Instead I’m talking to professionals, taking my meds and getting out for lots of walks - I WILL get better 💪🏻

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Charlie Smith @charliesmith.bsky.social · Dec 31

In 2021, I got sectioned. In 2022 and 2023, I had involuntary stays in hospital. I genuinely thought I’d never get better…

Turns out, I was wrong, and today I’m celebrating spending the whole of 2024 hospital-free! 🎉

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Charlie Smith @charliesmith.bsky.social · Dec 29

When I was on the psych ward, a mental health charity helped to save my life.

Today I’m celebrating the fact that, since then, I’ve now officially raised over £50,000 for them! 😃

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Charlie Smith @charliesmith.bsky.social · Dec 29

My marathon fundraiser is currently at £3,780 which is amazing! I’d love to get to £4000 if possible. If you can spare a couple of quid, or share it, it’d be massively appreciated! www.justgiving.com/page/charlie...

Charlie's Marathon for Mind

Help Charlie Smith raise money to support Mind

www.justgiving.com

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Charlie Smith @charliesmith.bsky.social · Dec 28

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I did it… I completed a marathon 😭

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Charlie Smith @charliesmith.bsky.social · Dec 28

Marathon… let’s do this!! 😃

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Charlie Smith @charliesmith.bsky.social · Dec 27

Tomorrow I’m gonna be completing a marathon, and I’m so nervous! If you can spare anything at all, or share my donation page, it’d be massively appreciated 💙 www.justgiving.com/page/charlie...

Charlie's Marathon for Mind

Help Charlie Smith raise money to support Mind

www.justgiving.com

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Charlie Smith @charliesmith.bsky.social · Dec 25

Under 3 days to go til I attempt a marathon to raise money for Mind! It’s gonna be incredibly tough, but I’m determined to complete it!

If you’re able to donate a quid or two, or share it, I’d really appreciate it 💙 www.justgiving.com/page/charlie...

Charlie's Marathon for Mind

Help Charlie Smith raise money to support Mind

www.justgiving.com

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Charlie Smith @charliesmith.bsky.social · Dec 24

Just a reminder that, if you’re struggling this Christmas time, there are places you can contact:

Samaritans: 116 123
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): 0800 58 58 58
Shout (text): 85258

You’re not on your own 💙

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Charlie Smith @charliesmith.bsky.social · Dec 18

Thank you so much 😊

Charlie Smith @charliesmith.bsky.social · Dec 18

Next Saturday, I’ve decided to complete a marathon to raise money for Mind - it’s going to be incredibly tough, but I’m determined to do it!

If you’re able to spare a couple of quid, or can share it, it’d be seriously appreciated 💙 www.justgiving.com/page/charlie...

Charlie's Marathon for Mind

Help Charlie Smith raise money to support Mind

www.justgiving.com

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Charlie Smith @charliesmith.bsky.social · Dec 2

First day at my new job was a success!! 😃

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Charlie Smith @charliesmith.bsky.social · Dec 1

My mental health has been so bad, I haven’t been able to work for over a year…

Well, tomorrow that changes, and I have my first shift at my new job! Wish me luck!! 😃

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Charlie Smith @charliesmith.bsky.social · Nov 22

After being off work cos of my mental health for over a year, I had an interview for my dream job, and I’m delighted to say I’ve been offered the position!! 😃

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Charlie Smith @charliesmith.bsky.social · Nov 20

Thanks John 😊

Charlie Smith @charliesmith.bsky.social · Nov 20

Thank you! 😊

Charlie Smith @charliesmith.bsky.social · Nov 20

Thank you!! 😊

Charlie Smith @charliesmith.bsky.social · Nov 20

Thank you! It really does 😊

Charlie Smith @charliesmith.bsky.social · Nov 20

Thank you! 😊

Charlie Smith @charliesmith.bsky.social · Nov 20

Thanks Colin!

Charlie Smith @charliesmith.bsky.social · Nov 20

Ooh amazing! I think mine may be used for a similar purpose!! Can’t wait to check out some new parkruns 😊

Charlie Smith @charliesmith.bsky.social · Nov 20

Thank you x

Charlie Smith @charliesmith.bsky.social · Nov 20

Exciting news…. After not being able to drive for over two years cause of my mental health, today I finally got my licence back!! 😃

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Charlie Smith @charliesmith.bsky.social · Nov 13

Thank you 😊

Charlie Smith @charliesmith.bsky.social · Jun 11

Thanks Asher! ☺️