Mental Health Week: My Story by Curtis Campbell https://padlet.com/curtisdcampbell41/9wqbbh8jlvax2an2 The theme of this years Mental Health Week is creating awareness and normalizing mental health. We are here to share a story which are valued to promote universal mental health. en-us 2023-04-14 15:47:39 UTC 2023-05-04 19:36:48 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/2021799517/e84539d2e2b35876e2f783eeeb980cbd/CMHA100LogoEnglishSVG.svg Walk/Run in the sun curtisdcampbell41 https://padlet.com/curtisdcampbell41/9wqbbh8jlvax2an2/wish/2563491323 2023-04-21 17:22:02 UTC https://padlet.com/curtisdcampbell41/9wqbbh8jlvax2an2/wish/2563491323 I have always looked at people on social media and various platforms just to fill time and ended up in a fantasy. I would get so caught up on what they can do, I would find myself not feeling up to other tasks and social events became difficult at times. I would not be motivated and start to miss some deadlines. My eating and mental and physical health started to change in a negative way. I knew I could do better. I knew I could be myself. I went to therapy and understood what was taxing on my mind and body. Once I figured out what the catalyst was, I found some hidden or lost energy! I found myself putting a timer on some social medias, deleting others when I knew I had deadlines to fulfill. It was almost an instant change. Finding myself with purpose when I go on my phone is the best feeling. Knowing why and when to put the phone down has changed my health for the better. curtisdcampbell41 https://padlet.com/curtisdcampbell41/9wqbbh8jlvax2an2/wish/2563504467 2023-04-21 17:36:31 UTC https://padlet.com/curtisdcampbell41/9wqbbh8jlvax2an2/wish/2563504467 Walk to work https://padlet.com/curtisdcampbell41/9wqbbh8jlvax2an2/wish/2563508162 2023-04-21 17:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/curtisdcampbell41/9wqbbh8jlvax2an2/wish/2563508162 Peaceful https://padlet.com/curtisdcampbell41/9wqbbh8jlvax2an2/wish/2563523411 2023-04-21 17:56:46 UTC https://padlet.com/curtisdcampbell41/9wqbbh8jlvax2an2/wish/2563523411 Sauna https://padlet.com/curtisdcampbell41/9wqbbh8jlvax2an2/wish/2563526941 2023-04-21 18:00:41 UTC https://padlet.com/curtisdcampbell41/9wqbbh8jlvax2an2/wish/2563526941 https://padlet.com/curtisdcampbell41/9wqbbh8jlvax2an2/wish/2565761052 2023-04-24 14:04:35 UTC https://padlet.com/curtisdcampbell41/9wqbbh8jlvax2an2/wish/2565761052 Accepting Counselling simmonsgreg11 https://padlet.com/curtisdcampbell41/9wqbbh8jlvax2an2/wish/2567751127 A few years back, I was in a serious car accident just 1 month before my wife was expecting to give birth to our first child. This experience shook me to my core. Not only was I having a hard time coping with this, but I was also dealing with a difficult situation at work. Once I saw my Doctor, it was recommended that I see a counsellor so that I could talk through this experience and how I could cope moving forward. 

Seeing a counsellor was such an important step forward in my recovery! I was equipped with tools that I still use to this day when I am having a difficult time. Sometimes seeing a professional is one of the most important steps forward and I hope more people take those steps to talk to someone when they are struggling. ]]> 2023-04-25 19:41:18 UTC https://padlet.com/curtisdcampbell41/9wqbbh8jlvax2an2/wish/2567751127 I find doing small things throughout the work day to bring about calm helps me feel more balanced and energized. Like making sure to move around for a few minutes every hour or so. Connecting with co-workers. Looking outside at the weather, noticing the natural world in amongst the buildings. https://padlet.com/curtisdcampbell41/9wqbbh8jlvax2an2/wish/2574220414 2023-05-01 21:07:39 UTC https://padlet.com/curtisdcampbell41/9wqbbh8jlvax2an2/wish/2574220414 simmonsgreg11 https://padlet.com/curtisdcampbell41/9wqbbh8jlvax2an2/wish/2575291247 I thought it was going to rain this morning but there were beautiful sunny skies!! ]]> 2023-05-02 14:32:08 UTC https://padlet.com/curtisdcampbell41/9wqbbh8jlvax2an2/wish/2575291247 I like to think of three things for which I am grateful each day! Helps me focus on positives. https://padlet.com/curtisdcampbell41/9wqbbh8jlvax2an2/wish/2575421593 2023-05-02 16:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/curtisdcampbell41/9wqbbh8jlvax2an2/wish/2575421593 The first 19 years of my life are like something from a book. Abuse in the home started when I was 3, poverty to the point of not having food to eat was a norm until I was about 12. I entered into an abusive relationship at 15, became pregnant at 16, had my beautiful daughter at 17, and she passed away right before her first birthday, I was 18. She was the first "ray of light" in my life, a reason for living in this hard world, and I knew she would want me to be happy. That is when I started to make changes. I left the abusive relationship, and started working on myself. I have now been doing Psychotherapy for 8 years, and cannot stress the importance of Mental Health support. I would not be able to be a productive part of society if it wasn't for my health care team. https://padlet.com/curtisdcampbell41/9wqbbh8jlvax2an2/wish/2576914459 2023-05-03 15:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/curtisdcampbell41/9wqbbh8jlvax2an2/wish/2576914459 https://padlet.com/curtisdcampbell41/9wqbbh8jlvax2an2/wish/2578661181 I created a "Happy Folder" of positive feedback or wins. Whenever I feel down, I take a quick read through it! ]]> 2023-05-04 18:06:25 UTC https://padlet.com/curtisdcampbell41/9wqbbh8jlvax2an2/wish/2578661181 Being creative and doing activities that you love helps to keep you grounded and happy. https://padlet.com/curtisdcampbell41/9wqbbh8jlvax2an2/wish/2578713815 2023-05-04 18:48:34 UTC https://padlet.com/curtisdcampbell41/9wqbbh8jlvax2an2/wish/2578713815