Underneath The Mask - Introduction

Lets Talk Mental Health



So when I thought about starting a blog, I began with a blog about beauty...ranging from product reviews to tutorials. I titled this 'The Confessions of a Beauty Addict', and I didn't post much/often. But the truth is, the real confession of 'this' beauty addict, is hiding what is underneath, to paint a picture of confidence which I feel society would accept, to make myself feel I am anything beautiful.

My name is Nikkita. I work in mental health, I have suffered with it much longer. Without a degree in Mental Health, I suppose I am considered an 'expert by experience'? I am not sure, however I am confident when I am at work...when I am helping others suffering with complex care needs, dark journeys, deep mental health struggles etc etc. Feel free to ask me why. 

I won't delve too deep into my own journey in the intro. And I don't know why I am even writing a blog about the mental health we suffer with so individually. I was inspired by a friend, a colleague in fact, her own journey and how she expresses this, the bravery of it. Some people may benefit from my words like I have of hers...who knows. 

I aim to speak of various Mental Health illnesses, issues, struggles, coping mechanisms, topics. Mainly my own.
What hides underneath? Why is it under there? Masked by false smiles, make-up, confidence, defence mechanisms? 

Maybe its not hiding. 



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