Alex’s Story

Recently I have started writing about my previous experiences in regards to mental health. It's such a huge topic now, and I feel its really important to share our experiences to help others going through difficulties of their own whatever they may be. One amongst several issues I've had is body insecurities.

Since I was a baby to now (23) I have always been very skinny. At school this was brought up on almost a daily basis which sunk in and affected my confidence. I have never hit 10 stone. I'm 6 foot 1 ish now so as you can imagine a small lamppost basically. I currently have physical health issues and one of those being scars on my arms and stomach. I am still nervous about showing these to people.

But I now accept it is a part of me, and my history. Embrace your unique marks and attributes. With time you really do adjust. Never be ashamed, or scared either. You'd be amazed how supportive people can be. I used to never feel happy and feel guilty about that. I must be doing something wrong. The truth is you're not. You're just going through the human experience. It's okay, it really is to have off days, insecurities, whatever. Just try to make a positive change and mindset within yourself, and you won't believe the difference in your attitude in day to day life can be. @peggers95