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The reason why I’m here, creating a charity. This is my honest response from everything that has happened. Some mentions can be graphic, can go in to unsavoury details, but it’s the reality that so many people in the UK are experiencing.
Day 1: The incident
I live with my best friend (let’s call him Jeff as I won’t be telling you his real name) and girlfri
01 June, 2018Day 1: That Night
I take Jeff’s girlfriend to hospital so we can be there when the Ambulance arrives, Lauren has staye
01 June, 2018Day 2: When we find out
It was silly of us to think we’d get any sleep last night, we’re all back to the hospital for 8:30am
02 June, 2018Day 3: Improvement
Jeff’s mum has been with him all night, he’s been awake at times and is taking in his surroundings.
03 June, 2018Day 4: Home
Lauren and I are off to Jeff’s work to let them know he won’t be in for some time, we won’t go into
04 June, 2018Day 5: Reality
We’re back to normal, Lauren and I are taking it in turns to go to work, we’ve both got the most sup
05 June, 2018Day 9: Time to pack
Jeff has had a great week, we’ve all been with him to offer support, he’s been out and about a lot,
09 June, 2018Day 10: It sinks in
Jeff is moving on, and it’s time for us to as well. This is all over and I should be happy that I’ve
10 June, 2018Day 18: Harsh reality
I’ve had a week of being the worst person I’ve ever met. I’ve spiraled out of control, my mood has s
18 June, 2018Day 19: Therapy
I can’t remember much from this day, all I can remember is Lauren working tirelessly to get me
19 June, 2018Day 20: A lot of talking
Lauren knew I needed help, she’d spoken to a counsellor to get me help, spoken to my family for supp
20 June, 2018Day 21: Sleep
The doctor was right, the tablets worked a treat. The first night’s sleep I’ve had in ne
21 June, 2018Day 22: Crap
That didn’t go well, I slept for about 2 hours. These tablets surely aren’t working. I call the doct
22 June, 2018Day 23: Nightmare
I slept a charm, but while I was sleeping I was suffering from the worst nightmares possible. I thou
23 June, 2018Day 29: Moving
I’ve had 3 therapy sessions by now, my feelings are coming back, but my god they’re like a punch in
29 June, 2018Day 34: Do it yourself
We’ve been busy sorting out the new place, I’m a sucker for DIY, love building things, fixing things
04 July, 2018Day 35: Car crash
The day of my 5th therapy session. We’re trying to get through this block where I can’t process anyt
05 July, 2018Day 36: Dad
I had already planned to see my Dad today; my mum had got in touch with him and he wanted to see me.
06 July, 2018Day 45: The Final
It’s the World Cup final, as I’m sure you know, we’re not playing – but I’ve been using the World Cu
15 July, 2018Day 48: Car crash part two
I’ve been back at work full time for the past 3 days, I’ve felt confident that I’m not having halluc
18 July, 2018Day 49: Admission
Lauren has spoken to my therapist again to get some advice, she has also called my doctors surgery t
19 July, 2018A mothers perspective
LIVING WITH PTSD, ASSOCIATED DEPRESSION & ANXIETY – A Mother’s Story “I don’t want to be here
12 September, 201860 seconds to save a life
My name is Conner, I’m 25 years old and have experienced a life changing mental health issues. What
24 September, 2018
