What does mental health mean to you?
The past few months have been incredibly stressful. I spend most of my time working or sleeping. I haven’t taken the time to enjoy myself. In some ways, I think it’s because I don’t think I deserve it. This is my own fault. I’m creating these problems in my head. Those intrusive thoughts won’t go away. Do you ever feel like that?
One of the most important things to remember today, and everyday, is that you are not alone in this battle. Everyone is affected by mental health in different ways. Lots of people struggle to get through each day. Always know you can reach out for help. If all you did today was survive, I’m proud of you. I’m proud of myself for making it this far, because there were a lot of days I didn’t think I would. I’m glad you’re here.
Today, I’m reminded to enjoy things. I’ve spent so much time lately feeling stressed over things I cannot control. I’ve been fixating on things I can’t do anything about. I’ve been worrying about things that aren’t vital. I’m reminding myself to love life. Most days, that isn’t easy for me. I need to take a step back, smile a little, and just take a silly picture.
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