Hey ya'll, hope you are all enjoying your summer! The weather is just beautiful daily out here! On another note, I'm blogging today about a topic that I believe is very imperative, whether you or someone you know has dealt with it or not. And that is, mental health, and finding ways to manage it in ways that will be beneficial to you. Now, I totally understand that not everyone can relate to this topic, hence why I try and not make EVERY single post related to mental health, and also for the mere reason of varying my content. However, this will be a topic I will always be an advocate for, because people out there who experience issues such as depression, anxiety, and any other mental illness, needs to understand that I understand and there are millions of individuals world wide who have gone through what you have gone through, even if you feel alone in your battle. I went through a very major depression in 2013, so bad that I literally thought I would never get better.
In all of my young life, I have never experienced something so terrifying and mind altering. Now I am no psychologist, but for those who are wondering how depression works, I can explain that for you. Everyone has ups and downs emotionally. That is totally understood. This life is full of unexpectancies, happy moments, periods of enriching self-discovery, and all in all, different surprises that teach us the importance of learning from every experience. So low moods and high moods from time to time, are simply a part of life. However, there are low moods that can be a little different. The one that makes one uninterested in almost anything, sleeping more often, or loss of appetite. Or there is the more severe type, the one where emotional disturbances (severe low mood), leads to thoughts of hopelessness, insignificance, and even
death. I experienced the second type of depression in 2013 but I am in a much better place now. However, it is still a
daily challenge for me. I still have periods where I am praying I don't slide back down there. Now as a 20 year old woman, I have to look for ways to cope, because in all honesty, most people will not understand what you are going through, at all.
Mental illness or emotional struggles are global issues, but experienced on a very personal level. No one will understand unless they have been there themselves and this lack of understanding can sometimes lead to conflict with others. It is very frustrating to feel like you yourself lacks understanding in how to cope, and others around you are trying to cope with you themselves. I'm here to tell you that I understand your pain. I understand your struggle, but you will get through. You just have to keep on fighting every single day and know that you are here for a very important reason. Make a journal of your emotional stability, excercise, eat healthy, listen to uplifting music. Look for ways to combat your challenges. Life is full of surprises, often unflattering ones, but remember, you are here for a very important reason. Peace and love.
