You Don't Need a Diagnosis to Look After Your Mental Health | Seen Session: Gemma Styles

Where do you start when you realise you're struggling with your mental health? In this bonus episode of Seen, author Gemma Styles joins me again for a few more questions after our main conversation. Gemma's advice for a first step is simple: speak to someone. It doesn't have to be the perfect person, or the perfect way. If saying it out loud feels too hard, write it down or send a text. She also shares who she first opened up to. We talk about the difference between feeling sad and being depressed, and why casual phrases like "I'm so ADHD" or "I'm a bit OCD" don't help anyone. Gemma also explains why she pushes back on the idea that ADHD is overdiagnosed. Then we get practical. Gemma shares the small, everyday things that help her, from feeding herself properly and getting outside to being honest when she has nothing left in the tank, as an introvert and a mum. In this episode, you'll learn: - How to take a first step when you're struggling, even if it's just a text - Why you don't have to wait until things get worse to look after your mental health - Small daily habits that help Gemma look after herself - Why mental health and neurodivergence don't look the same in everyone I hope this one reminds you that we're all different, and that's what makes life so beautiful and rich. Chapters: Where to Start When You're Struggling With Your Mental Health (00:00) Who Gemma First Opened Up To (02:13) Is ADHD Overdiagnosed? Why Language and Labels Matter (03:09 ) Sad or Depressed? Situational vs Clinical Depression (06:34) Mental Health Maintenance: Gemma's Daily Non-Negotiables (09:56) How Gemma Protects Her Social Energy as an Introvert (12:30) Why Mental Health Doesn't Look the Same in Everyone (13:40) This episode is for education only and isn't medical advice. If you're struggling, please speak to your GP or someone you trust.