Yesterday I spent the day at the London perinatal mental health 4th annual conference. I had been asked to speak from the perspective of my role as a "mindful mums" facilitator for Bromley and Lewisham Mind. To say I was a bit nervous is an understatement but I managed to share my experience with PND and how this has led to my volunteering. As I believe we need to share more of our own experiences to break down the barriers surrounding mental health I thought I would share

Self care is NOT selfish!!! There I said it. It's the "filling of your cup", it's putting your oxygen mask on before your child's, it's looking after one's self so we can give to those around us. Over the years i've learnt this lesson the hard way, often doing too much or not saying no to people. In turn, ending up ill or burnt out, unable to do the simplest of tasks and finding hibernating the easiest option. I've watched people I love and care for, give until they are emp