Before another fun post, I thought discussing something a little serious and also something that is pretty relevant these days. Mental Health! I already did a post on this several months ago, but since May is considered the mental health month, I thought it would be nice to touch up on it again. Not only because we we keep neglecting it, but the confusing uncertain times we are living in is definitely adding to it. I am sure you are aware of the what, why’s of it and it is nothing different, but will try to put it from a slightly different perspective.

Accepting depression and other mental disorders can be tough and people often just keep it to themselves, or worse do not know what is happening to them and why they are different from others. I think schools should mandate mental health as one of the topic, seeing such a rise in children to adolescents in today’s times. Don’t you think so?

There is a lot of talk about it these days, which is great and needs to be done more, unlike about 10 years ago. I in a way keep touching up on it in my several previous posts as well, the importance of being kind, not just to yourself but to everyone else as well. Self love has to be the first priority, to keeping sane and your welfare at front. I think that is the best we can do, not just now, but always. So no matter how many times I will have to say it, I will, because we all need to keep hearing it. Persistent much!

Dealing with it

I am someone who thinks straight from the heart, no matter how many times I try to rational or logical, the heart side always takes over. So sometimes it gets a little tough, coz you feel like you are constantly out there putting yourself in front of people (who else?). But you know what its okay, that’s just who you are. Everyone is different and there are no set rules for anything, so don’t overthink and beat yourselves up.  Also, everyone heals differently and in different time frames. So, whatever it is, it is ok, we just need to have the courage to keep going and just survive rather. And as I always say, just remember be kind to yourself, today, tomorrow and forever. You are doing the best you can.

Anxiety driven times

Anxiety is crazy these days and understandably, who else wants to just go out and scream somewhere really loud? Meeeeee! Not because there is anything wrong, but just because of the pressure and stress everyone is going through. There is a normalcy kicking it slowly after 2 months, however it would still be very different to how we know, at least for a while and I guess that makes sense. The world has or is still going through a pandemic which we have no idea when it will end, the uncertainty can be excruciating. But this is when we have to be supporting one another, be there for friends/family and also also just be grateful for everything. 

The silver lining

I honestly do not know what I would have done without my strong support of friends, they have just been angels, who are always there for in times of need. There are only a few, but then that is all you need. So, talk to them, anyone and it does feel better, sometimes all we need is someone who listens to us and understands us without judgement. There are those people out there, your people, so don’t hesitate to reach out to them. I used to be one such case, my mind and I would struggle in silence but not anymore. I know people I can trust, I have people who trust me, and that is enough. Friends are the best therapists you can get.

Don’t get worked upon on people

But sometimes you may find people lost agitated, irritated, that people are not responding the way you want them to. Cut them some slack, they are going through the same thing, or something else, which affects them differently. However, if they are just being ignorant asses, leave them to it. It’s not your job to fix everyone and everything that doesn’t want to be fixed. Don’t always push yourself to be there for people, who make half baked efforts. So yes, I cannot tell how grateful I am for the few who always got you, in some way or the other. Cherish them always, they are good your mind and heart. 

Always look for the positives! Always! Cos there are more than you see, trust me (like you always do!). Sometimes we just need to look for a while longer, but it’s there. Remember life is always a semicolon, never a full stop. Allow yourself kindness for what you have been through!

Sending love <3<3 

P.S. Have you ever struggled with mental health issues or going through it? Share your story or POV it might help someone. Also, you are not alone, we are in this together (no matter how many times everyone has said or will keep saying it), it is important to put that out there.