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Rosie Connolly opens up about her mental health: ‘I’m struggling, but I won’t be forever’

Rosie Connolly has opened up about her mental health in an attempt to alleviate pressure she has been feeling lately and help anyone who might be in a similar situation.

The Irish influencer shared an Instagram post which revealed that she has been taking medication for the last couple of years to help her cope with her mental health struggles.

The mum-of-one opened up about how some days she struggles to even get out of bed.

“What you see – Just another selfie on your feed, what I see – behind the smile is a battle to get up, dressed and ready to face the world once again, ” she wrote.

What you see – Just another selfie on your feed. What I see – behind the smile is a battle to get up, dressed and ready to face the world once again. I think it’s about time I was honest with you all, as keeping my feelings at to myself is making social media a very hard place to be lately. I have been struggling with my mental health for 10 years and have had it under control for the past 3 years. However recently I’ve been struggling again, since well before our wedding day in May. I’ve been on medication for years, have done CBT, read self help books and they all worked. However things have changed lately and that’s ok… it’s ok to struggle again, it’s ok to have to start again in terms of recovery. What I’m not ok with, is painting on a brave face (literally) and posting images which are only a snapshot of my life and not showing the reality… it’s too much pressure for me and it’s really getting me down. I feel like I had to keep things positive and not let that slip for my followers, when in actual fact, I’m sure some of you are feeling the same. Outside of social media I have talked to my family, my GP and I am doing all I can to mind myself… eating well, avoiding alcohol, taking things slower. But considering social media is such a big part of my life, I felt it’s only right to let you all know where I am at. I’m struggling, but I won’t be forever. Talking to someone is the best thing you can do. Surround yourself with people who will listen… they may not have the answers but even just talking about how you feel will help, I promise. I’m hoping that sharing this post will lift the heavy, pressured feeling I’ve had on my shoulders the past few weeks and months. I’ll continue to post but just know that I may not always be in the best place and if I don’t seem like myself online, you know why ❤ To anyone feeling the same, feeling off, out of sorts, out of character… you’re 100% not on your own and it’s totally ok to admit that you need some help. I know I can get back to myself with time, and you can too ❤ PS. I’m writing this from the bath, face mask on and a cup of chamomile tea… Mind yourself ❤

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“I think it’s about time I was honest with you all, as keeping my feelings at to myself is making social media a very hard place to be lately,” the mother of one continued on.”

“I have been struggling with my mental health for 10 years and have had it under control for the past 3 years.”

“However recently I’ve been struggling again, since well before our wedding day in May.”

“I’ve been on medication for years, have done CBT, read self help books and they all worked.”

“However things have changed lately and that’s ok… it’s ok to struggle again, it’s ok to have to start again in terms of recovery.”

“What I’m not ok with, is painting on a brave face (literally) and posting images which are only a snapshot of my life and not showing the reality… it’s too much pressure for me and it’s really getting me down,” Rosie said.

“I feel like I had to keep things positive and not let that slip for my followers, when in actual fact, I’m sure some of you are feeling the same.”

“Outside of social media I have talked to my family, my GP and I am doing all I can to mind myself… eating well, avoiding alcohol, taking things slower.”

“But considering social media is such a big part of my life, I felt it’s only right to let you all know where I am at.”

“I’m struggling, but I won’t be forever,” she continued.

“Talking to someone is the best thing you can do. Surround yourself with people who will listen… they may not have the answers but even just talking about how you feel will help, I promise.”

“I’m hoping that sharing this post will lift the heavy, pressured feeling I’ve had on my shoulders the past few weeks and months.”

Picture: Brian McEvoy

“I’ll continue to post but just know that I may not always be in the best place and if I don’t seem like myself online, you know why ❤”

“To anyone feeling the same, feeling off, out of sorts, out of character… you’re 100% not on your own and it’s totally ok to admit that you need some help.”

“I know I can get back to myself with time, and you can too ❤”

She finished, “PS. I’m writing this from the bath, face mask on and a cup of chamomile tea… Mind yourself.”

My little graduate ???? #ProudMama #GraduationDay

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The newlywed married her partner, Paul Quinn, just under two months ago.

They share one son, Harry.

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