2 wholes YEARS 🎉… 2 years since the worst time of my life, when I was ready to end it all by jumping off a bridge and got sectioned. I’m happy, I’m healthy and I’m proud of my progress. Things really do get better, I never thought I’d get here. To good health always 🥂❤️
My little sister has just turned 18 and works in a care home, she has decided to give up Christmas this year to do overtime to spend it with her favourite resident who has dementia and isn’t going home. Shes even bought him a Christmas present. So proud of how pure her heart is💓
Last year I tried to take my own life, was severely depressed and had no hope and was adamant suicide was the only way out.
This year I’m doing my dream job, have a mortgage, mentally stable and excited for the future. Things do get better and there is hope I promise ❤️
Can’t believe today is my 4 year anniversary of joining the Ambulance Service. I’ve progressed in my job and grown as a person. I’ve seen unimaginable things, been through a breakdown and was going to take my own life. I’ve made friends for life, but most of all I’m happy🚑 🥂
Actually shocked and saddened that we ended up finishing shift on a hoax call. We drove 3.5 miles in 6 minutes to what we thought was someone hanging, to find out it was indeed a hoax. In total, 6 police and ambulance vehicles on scene and tied up for absolutely no reason. Awful.
This picture was taken 5 HOURS before I was going to jump off a bridge. Never judge a book by its cover. No one saw how deeply sad I was, but now I can see it in my eyes in this picture. Excited to get back to work tomorrow to help people just like I was helped❤️🚑
#MentalHealth
There needs to be a law preventing people from filming emergency services dealing with incidents. Fed up of people filming when we're dealing with vulnerable people and tragic scenes, all for likes and shares on social media.
I should have the right to not be filmed😤
30k followers😯! No one really understands why I have my Twitter, but from 2 1/2 years ago thinking, planning and attempting my suicide to being mentally well and able to help others, I feel like this is what I was put on earth to do. I really am so grateful I’m still alive💝
A tweet wrote just before he took his own life this morning. Mental health really is no joke and has devastating, lasting effects on individuals and their families. Please talk to someone if you’re not okay. RIP Mick🌹 💔
Found this picture tonight.
THIS picture was taken 6 hours before I went to go and end my life. This night I was sectioned.
I look the happiest I’ve ever been, but was actually the saddest.
Reminder - anyone can hide behind a smile, be kind. Always ❤️
If you said to me 2 years ago when I was going to end my life, one day you’ll walk 3 mountains in 24 hours with your best friend and raise £2000 for charity including Mental Health and be able to help others in your situation… I would never have believed you. Grateful. ❤️
My 3 night shifts have now turned into to 4… Why can I never turn down overtime😂
7 shifts in a row done and I’m so ready for a couple of days off after tonight. Coffee needed asap now though😴 🚑 ☕️
Stay safe out there!
I’ve been very quiet, erratic and impulsive lately. I’ve really mentally struggled and been in a dark place over the past 3 weeks. Tonight both my sisters come over, we laughed, there was gin flowing and lots of cuddles with my 11 week old niece. Brighter days are coming I hope❤️
5 years ago today I started a job that I never knew I needed❤️
5 years of making friends for life, helping 100’s of people, laughter and tears. I really wouldn’t have it any other way.
Here’s to many more years doing a job that I love 🚑
To the darling little boy who was no older than 3 and was ecstatically waving from across the road, got so excited when I put the blue lights on for him then blew me a kiss. You made my day and I drove the whole way home with a smile on my face❤️
As a woman, I should be able to post photos of myself, on my own social media (the same account I’ve had for 12 years with friends and family on) without getting degrading messages from men on my posts and in my messages. It’s really frustrating
Really saddened that I was aggressively assaulted by a patient today when we’ve been sent to help them. It’s more upsetting that an ambulance is off the road and I needed to spend most my shift at A&E. Grateful for the support from my crew mate, management and
@MPSCamden
🖤
Everyone knows I’m a massive supporter of Mind and have raised thousands for them. But due to recent tweets and views expressed, I can no longer support them. I’ll also not be taking my charity place with them for the Marathon. Lots to be learnt from this narrow minded tweet.
The killing of an unarmed Black man by a police officer is hard to bear. Especially when young Black men die disproportionately at the hands of the police [source: Inquest].
The Queen's death is dominating the news right now, but Chris Kaba deserves our attention. (2/3)
Been living such a happy little life recently.
Looking forward to more wholesome trips, keeping my mind and body healthy, surrounding myself with good people and manifesting positivity and happiness❤️
To the girl who came behind me in Tesco and tapped her card on the machine before I even had time to get mine out, your kindness has made my day and I’ll definitely pay it forwards. 🥺❤️🚑
I am outraged with this country.
Dennis Clarke, 82 years old, an army veteran, lived through a world war and his life was taken by a 16 year old.
I’m sorry your life was only worth 2 years to some💔
A teenager has been sentenced to two years in youth detention following the killing of 82-year-old Dennis Clarke with just a single punch at Derby bus station in May 2021.
Got stopped today by a member of the public who said “On the news people are waiting hours for ambulances and you’re all standing there” makes me sad. Can’t remember the last time we had a break, stopped for a few mins after offloading our patient and been flat out for 8 hours😩
First job 5 minutes in to shift was a cardiac arrest, unfortunately we couldn’t save this one after a long attempt but to get a hug off one of the children and thanked for everything we done is a moment I will never forget. ❤️😢
Thank you to the man who went on to the back of our ambulance whilst taking our sick patient in to the Royal London Hospital and deciding to steal my personal bag. All my personal belongings gone😭
If anyone sees a black mountain warehouse rucksack in Whitechapel let me know😭
Last night we supported a patient at the end of their life and made them comfortable at home. Our next job was the birth of a healthy baby
An absolute privilege to be a part of both and to witness the circle of life in one night.
I really needed this reminder why I do my job ♥️
Writing off my car on the M11 was not how I planned to drive home after a night shift 🫠
Terrifying but very lucky morning for everyone involved and a massive thank you to Paul at
@NationalHways
who rescued me out the fast lane and sorted me out.
Top man🤗🫶🏼
Stay safe x
Lastnight we attended two end of life jobs in a row, not something we go to often. Such a privilege to be able to make someone comfortable in their final days and support families in making difficult decisions. I’ll never take for granted how lucky I am to have my job❤️🚑
The final Pad Thai 🇹🇭
Thailand you have you been life changing and humbling.
4 flights, 2 ferries, 3 1/2 hour van journey, 7 hotels, 6 areas, 15 days♥️
Safe to say I am knackered. Now let’s get back to work x
On a brighter note, I missed my 3 year anniversary as the months been so hectic!
So happy anniversary to better mental health and making a difference to people’s lives. If I can do it, you can do it.
If I can say anything to myself 3 years ago, it would be keep going ⭐️
2 wholes YEARS 🎉… 2 years since the worst time of my life, when I was ready to end it all by jumping off a bridge and got sectioned. I’m happy, I’m healthy and I’m proud of my progress. Things really do get better, I never thought I’d get here. To good health always 🥂❤️
Today and yesterday I’ve had the worst mental health days in a long time. Probably cried more than I wanted to cry for the whole year haha. I usually get like this when I’m a bit burnt out and I’ve over done it.
But tomorrow is a new day.
Keep moving forward, it’s a journey 💫
I’m so stressed atm with personal stuff, I’m sick of the nastiness on here too I’m deffo taking a break for a bit. 20k followers isn’t all it’s cracked up to be! Well almost 2 years since recovery, it’s been good, be kind always. Cheers 🥂