Talking about mental health | coping strategies | how I cope | depression & anxiety

Hi everyone,
After battling cancer for the last 7 years I have experienced severe anxiety and depression, this video is just discussing symptoms, and my coping strategies.
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[@kathyzager9426]

You are so kind.

[@thefightingfelter6456]

Aw thank you Kathy xxx❤️

[@joanbeach644]

Well done, Sam
Sadly mental health is a very big issue these days. I think dealing with Cancer does add to it. You be well my friend. I love your videos. Your friend from across the pond. 🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸

[@thefightingfelter6456]

Hey lovely, aw thank you so much joan ❤️xxx

[@jeansmith3367]

Thank you Sam, great advice and coping strategies x

[@thefightingfelter6456]

Hi Jean , aw thank you ❤️, I hope you are doing ok ? Xxx

[@snufflinghedgehog8595]

Thank you so much for this -
I have severe OCD and GAD and when I'm not in therapy I soon find myself slipping back - especially as I am quite isolated apart from my husband and Rosie and Teddy -
Definitely going to get a journal and start my writing my action plan -
Take care and best wishes xxx

[@thefightingfelter6456]

Hey lovely, aw bless you ❤️, best of luck , sending hugs xxx

[@michellelanigan2561]

Hey Sam… thank you for the ideas. I totally understand how you could get in a funk if you think about your illness. Just know how much you mean to me and how I enjoy your friendship, even if we are 1/2 a world apart! 😘🙏🐶

[@thefightingfelter6456]

Hi Michelle, Aw bless you , thank you so much for your lovely comment, I always appreciate your love and support ❤️❤️xxx

[@joykiser6673]

I noticed you haven’t mentioned the hospice place you used to visit. It seemed to give you a lot of comfort. Glad to see how you cope with the times when you don’t feel mentally well. I take meds for severe panic attacks and anxiety. Don’t know where I would be without many years in therapy. Just talking about is a super boost. We tend to suffer in silence. But me I have no problem talking with anybody about my past. Lol Thinking about you always. ❤️🙏

[@thefightingfelter6456]

Hi joy , aw I completely forgot to mention it 😔, it was on my notes I’ve missed it somehow. Thank you so much , I hope you are doing well? Xxx❤️

[@shantibel]

Your sensitivity and sincerity really touched me, sweet Sam, and your suggestions for coping are very useful, especially the advice to find some joy in the little things we experience. I feel for you in your health struggles, and very much appreciate the fact that you take the time to reach out to others. Much love, brave girl.

[@thefightingfelter6456]

Hey hun , aww thank you so much for your lovely comment ❤️❤️, and all your ongoing support xxx

[@elizabethconroy7665]

Hello ,precious,pretty Sam
You certainly don’t look almost fifty
God Bless,you
I’ve been on an Antidepressant for years
Therapy didn’t help
Hugs 😊

[@thefightingfelter6456]

Hello Elizabeth, aww thank you ☺️, me too lol xxx

[@amandaheaney5647]

Hu Sam 👋 great video , great advice , my family suffer with mental illness , it is an illness like you say .
I hope people will watch and listen to this video .
May I also add , as we know the waiting lists for things / services like talking therapies are long , may I suggest looking for volunteer groups , we have them by me and iv given the same advice to a friend who is suffering in the Midlands .
Look for volunteer groups , they are qualified counsellors , and all they ask is a small donation ( if you can afford it ) voluntarily by me . This is to keep the service they provide open . X much love sweetie keep smiling keep strong xx take care xx 💞💞

[@thefightingfelter6456]

Aww wow that’s brilliant, I’ve never heard of any volunteer groups , is it face to face or online . That’s brilliant 🤩 , thank you, take care ❤️xxx

[@amandaheaney5647]

@@thefightingfelter6456 the one by me and my friend in the Midlands are face to face , you get asked afew questions to cater for your individual needs , it has done wonders and been a life line for many of us . X 💞💞