I’ll miss you all, but I really hope I’ll be able to come back soon, just after I focus on getting better for a bit. If you’re struggling too, please know you’re not alone. It’s okay to ask for help and take the time you need! Sending love to you all!!

I’ve met so many wonderful people on this app, and I’m so grateful for every single one of you. Thank you for always being so kind, funny, and supportive, it really means the world to me!

And my boyfriend, Jack, has been incredible in every single way, being so patient, understanding, and kind- I honestly couldn’t ask for a better person to have by my side through everything.

Please don’t worry- I’m safe, supported, and getting the help I need. I have an amazing therapist and clinical team, and my family have been incredible. My mum and sister are two of my best friends and mean the world to me.

I have decided to take a short period of leave from university to allow myself to fully rest, and for now, I’ll be stepping back from here for a little while. I might still be around liking or replying to posts, but probably won’t post myself until I’m feeling a bit better.

Lately I’ve been finding things particularly hard emotionally, and I’ve realised how important it is to pause before I burn out completely, so I’m trying to take some time to properly rest.

This is partly because I also struggle with lupus, which again, is usually under control, but it can flare up when my mental health isn’t doing so well, so right now I just need to take some time to focus on looking after my mind and body.

Usually I’m able to keep things fairly balanced through coping mechanisms I have figured out over the years, but recently life has just felt a bit too heavy to manage properly. It’s been affecting not only my mental health but also my physical health, so I’m trying to slow down a bit and rest.

I’ve struggled with my mental health for most of my life, especially since my dad died when I was 15. I have had diagnosed depression in the past, and I struggle with both anxiety and OCD which have gotten progressively worse over the last few years.

You may have noticed that I haven’t been around on here as much recently. I just wanted to check in and explain a little, and most importantly, reassure everyone that I’m ok and taking care of myself.

I was listening to it with my younger sister and we both just started bawling 😭😭

Me too now! Unfortunately for me that’s 7pm in England on Sunday 😭😭

I know!! I’m soooo annoyed because I had like a two second spoiler for the fate of Ophelia and even though I turned my volume down immediately I still heard some of it 😭😭

Don’t worry I did! 🫶🫶