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Lockdown 2.0

 


Happy first day of lockdown 2.0.

This is just a reminder to not let red back pack twitter convince you that you need to have saved 5k by the time this lockdown is over; or have anyone tell you a full face and not going anywhere isn't allowed; or that you need to be doing the most. Shit is about to get so tight for some of us if it isn’t already and I just wanna let you know that you set your own pace and you don’t owe strangers on the internet a thing in the world.

I also want to express my forever escalating concern for mental health and the ways in which this second lockdown might contribute to deterioration. You are never alone in the way that you feel, and you are also entitled to feel the way that you do. I know sometimes issues and feelings seem so insignificant because “other people have it worse” but it’s not a competition. A problem is still a problem and your feelings are still your feelings, nobody can ever take that away from you.

If you are struggling please contact the numbers attached below and or my inbox via Instagram, @linddube is always open even if you just want to show me your meme game.

Samaritans: 0845 790 9090

Text 'SHOUT' to 85258

Call 111

You can also get free psychological counselling through the NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-psychological-therapies-service/ 

You don't have to do anything alone.

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