Let me just start off by saying it is never my intention to trivialise mental health.
In fact I abhor when people do. It's one of the very few things that
will make me see red. But I do like to think I've proven something to
myself here on this blog. As I've talked about time and time again I
started The Agoraphobic Fashionista because I was struggling to
find an outlet for many things. I didn't get out much then and I don't
get out much now so it's easy to slip into thinking I haven't achieved
much when in actual fact, I have. And I am somewhat a little proud of
what I've been able to achieve without the additions of networking in real life.
What you see here on The Agoraphobic Fashionista
has all been achieved from home. Thus far. I've spoken to PR's,
Journalists, found employment and made some amazing friends and
connections all from behind a computer screen.
Initially this blog was intended as a warts and all example of what it is like being agoraphobic and living with Bi-polar
however I quickly realised that in order for me to feel better I needed
to work on some things instead of just writing about them. Whilst it
disappoints me to say I feel I'm no further on with the agoraphobia issue I have noticed a difference in the daily control of my moods.
Instead of getting worked up to the point of breaking I'll pick up my
laptop and start writing. This blog has become one of the premium
weapons in my therapy arsenal.
The
support I've encountered has been surprising and wonderful and I take
great pride and effort in replying to every email I get asking for a
shoulder. Yet another great consequence of this blog. Being able to discuss mental health openly and without judgement to others.
It goes without saying that this blog has also allowed me the freedom to indulge my feminine side. The girly side I'd buried deep for so many years and whereas I'll never be a girly girl I'm most certainly enjoying all the pretty dresses! I've never before known such an unbridled interest, no.. passion for style and putting outfits together in style posts.
Believe me when I say I am thankful. For all of your support.
If you have enjoyed my ramblings here on The Agoraphobic Fashionista then I would be incredibly grateful if you would deem this blog worthy of a Cosmo Blog Award.
There are quite a few reasons why I am aiming for these particular blog
awards so let me explain. Their circulation both in print and online is
renowned. Let's not beat around the bush. The readership age ranges
spectacularly. I would love nothing more than to bring mental health into the open
just a little bit more. It would be a personal achievement of course
but it would also feel worthwhile. What would life be without little
targets? Sometimes it's what gets us through.
So if you agree and if you'd like to support my quest to Cosmo I'd be delighted to have your nomination in the Lifestyle Category.
You can either follow the link here: Nominate The Agoraphobic Fashionista or use the button below OR the button on my sidebar.
Thank you for all the support
Sera
xo
You can either follow the link here: Nominate The Agoraphobic Fashionista or use the button below OR the button on my sidebar.
Thank you for all the support
Sera
xo



