So I got my laptop and began writing draft after draft of blog posts, trying to be as positive and helpful as possible. I wanted to write a post to inspire people, giving tips to help people manage with their day to day anxiety, or even just quotes of reassurance.
But I can’t do that today. Honestly, I’m in the gutter a bit myself. I’m not in a position where I feel I can be a helping hand right now, it just wouldn’t be sincere when I’m so negative and low myself. But I do know that honesty about how you feel can be life or death for a lot of people.. Speaking out about all stages and types of mental health is what this day is all about so that’s exactly why I’m writing this post.
Of course there are days where you feel like being selfish and locking yourself in your room away from the whole world and cancelling all plans and responsibilities, and that’s okay. It sucks but you’re not alone. Self care is not selfish, do what you have to do for you. You’ve got plenty of time to save the world, or be a great friend or explore the world another day, whenever you feel ready.
So yeah.. I’m sorry this isn’t the most positive, informative mental health awareness day post around, but I hope someone can seek comfort in the honesty, and it will encourage others to be honest and open about your mental health too. It’s okay that some days your MH issue will take centre stage in your brain, it’s a journey and good days will come. If you feel like I do today, or any other day for any old reason, don’t feel defeated.
I don’t see having the tough days as being weak,
I see getting through them as being very, very strong.
E x
*THIS POST IS AN EXACT COPY AND WAS ORIGINALLY POSTED ON BLOG ESPEARUPDATES.COM ON OCTOBER 10th 2018*
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